Would you believe me if I told you there is a remote island that exists in the Atlantic where a tortoise lives who is 194 years old? It’s the island where Napoleon Boneparte was exiled to and part of the transatlantic slave trade where the enslaved were forced beyond their will and exploited. It’s the … Continue reading Jonathan and Napoleon: A Story of St. Helena’s Magic
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Semester at Sea Reflection: A Shellbacks Journey through Salvador, Brazil
Shellback Initiation: A Naval Tradition It's official! I am a shellback now. If you are not aware of the naval tradition, those that cross the equator by ship are considered shellbacks through a ceremonial process. Semester at Sea celebrates Neptune Day in which those "pollywogs" who have not crossed the equator by ship must go … Continue reading Semester at Sea Reflection: A Shellbacks Journey through Salvador, Brazil
Semester at Sea Reflection – “All aboard that train…” A Ode to Marrakech
Currently, I am sitting in my cabin, calmly looking out at the sparkling ocean as we sail. Did I mentioned it is H-O-T out there? We are about to cross the equator tomorrow - Neptune Day! I have crossed the equator before on foot while visiting Kenya. However, Neptune day is for those that have … Continue reading Semester at Sea Reflection – “All aboard that train…” A Ode to Marrakech
