*i tried to publish this from my hotel room and was unable to do so.*
July 25th 11:41 p.m EST
Actually it's around 5:45 am Auckland time. I''m realizing a bit of the jitters as I wait for the shuttle from the hotel to take me to the boat where I will spend the next 4 months. Just the fact that I have made it here alive is enough to give me a boost of needed confidence...a few deep breaths and I should be fi...
..."pukes"...
I say no major concerns but the airline did manage to lose my luggage...so I suppose that may qualify as major? However, I spoke to the pier master and they are forwarding my lugage to the boat ASAP when it arrives. I'm not sure it will make the first trip out to sea so I went shopping for essentials and all is good.
The friendly folks of NZ have been very helpful in keeping me calm. I walked to a tiny seafood bar just around the corner from my hotel and met a handful of locals, had dinner and a drink. It really worked out well as the bartender then offered me a ride to the mall. I have to say that although I tend to be cautious about spiritual ideas, I keep hearing my sisters voice telling me that "everything happens for a reason". :)
The reality check every fifteen minutes is somewhat disconcerting. I keep thinking this is not real and I will wake up back in Toledo.
So I better get moving...more later...
Derrick, have you been sea sick :)
Posted by: carol bordner | 08/13/2009 at 12:27 PM
Hi Derrick, just wanted to tell you hello miss you and hope all is going great for you! Love Clara and Mark
Posted by: Clara | 08/31/2009 at 08:37 AM