Månadsarkiv: augusti 2010

Wow! What a tremendous trip! Yesterday I reached for my laptop several times to blog on but sailing stayed the magic word. No time for typing but sailing home through rain, storm, thunder, 6 bfrt, sunshine and some efforts to … Läs mer →

Joan Jett screams her I love rock & roll in my ears. The speakers can barely handle the volume. And its rock & roll where I have my 3rd shift. After 17 years it’s back to basics again: the scullery! … Läs mer →

Day two. After beating the Danish in de harbour by firing approximately 234 cannonballs, we sail into open sea. 16 hours later, I completed my first shift and I’ll see Danmark passing from the Northsea. Another point of view and … Läs mer →

I spend the night travelling from Amsterdam to Göthenborg, to board the ship the Göthenborg. A fantastic replica off an 18th century ship. The first man on board I shake hands with, introduces himself as Bjorn. I do not want to stereotype the Swedish but I could not surpress a smile on my face. Dazzled by the look off the ship, I slide down some steps and get a warm welcome from the crew. All off them, at the same time: ”Hello!” I feel at home immediately. This is going to be a trip to remember. Läs mer →