is it hot in here or is it just me?

Today, when I ran up the stairs to the 0-4 deck (otherwise known as the helo deck) to line up for daily "quarters" I was hit by heat of the unprotected decks. It was then when I truly realized how south we had really come. Only a few days ago I remember standing on the quarterdeck looking at a pod of humpback whales off the port side talking about the nice cool weather. But I must say that was quite an experience to see. It is sights like those and the sunsets that make being at sea so special.

Other than that not a whole heck of alot has happened. I stand my first watch tomorrow from midnight to 4 am ( it is still considered part of tomorrow even though technically it is on Wednesday (some cadets have yet to figure that out)) During that watch the security of the great TS Golden Bear will lie in my hands, and it will be up to me to fend of the pirates that plague these waters.... (ok so Ive been reading the "Corsair" by Clive Cussler and it might not be that important of a job..) We'll see how it goes

peace easy,

Esteban

(were in Latin American waters... why not?)