Red Sea

We made it through the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea, which isn't red. Remember the little story I told about the pirates? Well, it seems as though it really wasn’t a story after all.
Rumor has it that a small boat with three people on board were spotted off the bow of the ship at dusk (dinner time) and the captain called the helicopter and warships in. We haven’t confirmed it, but we did indeed see and hear the helicopter and warships.

The distance from Oman to Aqaba is approximately 2,700 statute miles and will take us five days to make the journey. It is still hot and muggy outside, and the a/c is still not cool enough, but at least it is comfortable.

Bridge is going well. The knitting group has fizzled because there are so many activities going on at the same time. We have heard some really outstanding speakers such as Peter Bergen from CNN and General Hugh Shelton. We continue to have fun with our dinner companions We met the vice captain and discussed all things nautical. Not much gossip -- it’s been a regular day at sea. It is nice to be in such an insulated environment (for a short time) and not have to deal with everyday worries and the world situation. No bills to pay (thank goodness for auto pay), no housework, no cooking, no yard work. Now if we could just get Skype to work.