Sunday, 1405
Current heading 71 degrees; Lat 36 degrees 9N;
Long 005 degrees 13W; Speed 1.4 knots
Right now we are passing the Rock of Gibraltar and entering the port, where we will bunker (refuel). This photo was taken from our cabin. The seas are rough and the weather is horrible. As a result the port has been closed for hours and we have been waiting on the leeward side of the straights. Apparently there are many ships waiting in line for fuel and I am not sure where we are in the lineup. The weather may result in a delay of our arrival in Casablanca. The ship really rolled a lot last night and I could hear things moving and falling in other cabins. Walking under such conditions can be rather humorous because sometimes one ends up walking sideways to go forward and the most direct route between A and B is a zigzag route. But everyone was in bed and we were all out of harm’s way. Because of the rough seas the Captain has ordered all portals on deck 2 to be covered. Tonight we should have an interesting ride to Casablanca.
Actually I have just learned that we are still in a holding pattern and we are not headed into Port. The mantra on this ship is flexibility and I have had to learn and relearn how to be truly flexible. And as such I am still composing my Spain entry and so that will come later…..hopefully before we leave Casablanca.
Actually I have just learned that we are still in a holding pattern and we are not headed into Port. The mantra on this ship is flexibility and I have had to learn and relearn how to be truly flexible. And as such I am still composing my Spain entry and so that will come later…..hopefully before we leave Casablanca.
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