Day 7 At Sea

It seems that each day tops the last in terms of bad weather. There is at least a gale outside, probably stronger. I went out back to take a photo and could barely stand. They have these large white boxes on the back deck for storage. While I was going for the photo op, one of the very large lids ripped off and went whizzing by, forever lost to the Bering Sea. I’m not sure what I’ll do today, probably look some more at travel plans on upcoming ports for the next seven months. The days have been long, very long. My time has been consumed by working on the computer, the casino (bad…..), reading and eating & sleeping too much. I am definitely relaxed for the warm weather phase, whenever that is…… My bet is that we will not be visiting Petropavlovsk tomorrow because of the weather. Since we will be at anchorage and have to tender ashore the chances are approximately zero at this point. There would have to be a change of the weather of biblical proportions to make that happen. That would essentially mean 3 more sea days before we get to Aomori Japan. I’m not sure I can take that much time living inside without any chance of going outside. I’m supposed to do the 65 day Asia Grand Voyage again next year…. Reevaluation is definitely underway. This is not my idea of fun sailing through a gale or worse everyday, the rain pouring down, winds screaming and seas very rough….. 9 days of miserable conditions and no land. Am I getting tired of this? Yes! The Holland America people would probably say it’s just part of the adventure…..

A brief update: spirits are much better. Sun popped out, still cold as ..... Getting some sun now, may survive..... hanging on :-)

Last night was our second formal night and once again the meal was spectacular. Holland America is definitely doing things right (so far) on the voyage. Except for controlling the weather, they are doing a great job.