Though We Roam the Seas...

Probably on of the most amazing things that I realized to day is the fact that I was learning about international trade policies while enroute to then Panama Canal on a merchant Vessel (the T.S. Golden Bear is owned by MARAD... (This stands for something that involves Maritime Administration and Department I believe...)) Now if that's not hands on training, I know not what is. It's quite an outstanding feeling when you are sitting in a class room that is not only cruising across the ocean, but also rocking back and forth.

It is good to be on our way again, because though I have a deep love for Catalina Island, circling it just isn't that exciting when you know your on your way to Panama. Last night apparently we had some rough waves, however I would not know, because the rocking motion of the boat just tends to lull me into a deeper and deeper sleep. This is good for my future career.

I must announce that people of my major (well the males at least) are beginning to grow mustaches and I am joining in the effort, so we will see how it goes, I guess it is something to make the days go by faster. I'm sad to say that I have already watched the entire Generation Kill series (I highly recommend it to anyone that is a fan of Band of Brothers) as well as the entire Horatio Hornblower series (recommend it to fans of Master and Commander). That is a total of 22 hours of entertainment and it hasn't even been a week. But have no fear I still have all 10 Seasons of Stargate SG-1 and The Lord of the Rings extended editions, and these things called books which I am learning all about... hmm what a novel concept...

Later days....

Very Respectfully,

Cadet 3/c Schiesser
sschiesser@csum.edu