Before the Year Was Over
we made it home. As my mum noted the other day: “There’s absolutely no one in this world who remained untouched by this bullshit covid storyline...Except for your grandma.” Our grandma has been in a voluntary self-isolation for the past 16 years, rarely ditching her nightgown or moving
On the Road.
> "You must create the right kind of dream, the sober, adult kind of magic. Illusion born of disillusion." S.Plath I think by now, we can all agree that lying on internet is a part of our new normal. Hopefully the Generation Z will go through life
Le Clain.
Poitiers on the Sunday afternoon is a total ghost town. All the shops are either closed or close at 1pm, so I'm dragging myself all the way to the train station where I might get lucky according to Google Maps. Just the sounds of cockerels (which are familiar
Isolation to Isolation
"And so what is the master plan now." That's my parents for you. First Skype call since back on land, first call in 4 months. Only a few hours ago, we've concluded an incredible, both wondrous and fucking dreadful adventure on sea: sailing around
The Panic.
“OHMYGOOOD, look over there!!!” Our excited voices reached an unexpected pitch, that distressed in turn all the dogs running freely on the beach in Freemantle. We’ve finished our day of wandering around with Millie and Josh - also shopees on board our ship - bare feet buried in the
Israel, Jerusalem & Betlehem
Okay, I’m sorry but Haifa is ugly. I could blame it on the weather (horrendous) or the fact we docked in the industrial zone (also horrendous), but the truth of the matter is - I’m hugely relieved as we leave its unsettling panorama full of ‘white elephants’ (horror-like
Messina, Sicily
16th January, 2020 > So both me & my legs think choosing Messina as our first bike ride of 2020 might not have been the wisest decision. Man, it’s hilly! Fueled by the Italian espresso that’s barely enough for one sip but definitely enough to wake the dead,
Lisbon, Portugal
13th January, 2020 These new passengers are SAVAGE! 2 days into the 99 days World Voyage, during the $10 sale I’ve been already told: “I wouldn’t want this crap if it was free.”, and been asked: ”Have you been a failure your whole life or is that a
The IPAM.
Sunday, 29th December. Caribbean island of St. Kitts. I sneaked some coffee (bevarages are on general not allowed outside the crew bar and crew mess) to the deck 13, basically the rooftop of our ship, one of only two decks crew and staff is allowed to. In front of me
The America. Ish.
Hi mum and dad! We didn’t sink! I’m looking at the Statue of Liberty right now! Perhaps the most random call my poor parents ever received from me, even though in my case..that’s highly debatable. 23rd December, 2019. For most of you, the world looks still
The Sea.
The most common first reaction to our news about embarking on this 6 months working contract on the cruise ship: ‘what if you get the sea sickness?’, so let’s get that one out of the way. You most likely will at some point.There’s a box with sea
The Crossing.
3 days to New York Current position 49 13.3N, 034 18.6W, speed 16.5 knots. We woke up to a warning that due to a moderate swell, extra caution & hands on the rails at all times will be required. Sometimes during last night, we’ve entered the