truly at sea

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Wednesday Jan 21st

Latitude: 28 degrees 41.0 N
Longtitude: 058 degrees 10.87 W
speed: 21.5 knots
Course: 80 degrees


Our first working day. George taught two classes today and was impressed with the variety of languages and travels among his students. He said he was a little nervous this morning but has certainly enjoyed his teaching.

I attended my first lecture on Theatre history and a mandatory one on global studies. The first was very enjoyable as each student identified themselves, their universities (lots from Southern California and Arizona in this class) their favourite movies, TV shows and books...interesting! I wanted to shout PROJECT! They were shy and rushed their words and hung their heads....I'm pretty sure this won't last. They are becoming happier and more relaxed with each other in the lounges and dining rooms; lots of chatter and laughter.

We are getting to know Theresa and John Mueller. (I was corresponding with John from Dundas after an introduction from Journeywoman Editor, Evelyn Hannon) Theresa and I seem to have lots to talk about and spend time together when John and George are teaching. They both work at th University of Calgary and are Canadian citizens but come from Missouri. Theresa is an IT specialist and taught me how to transfer photos from my camera into my blog.

The dining room stewards now call me Margarette in spite of the Maggie I have written above it on my name tag. I don't mind because they are delightful and give me incredible service.....carrying my tray, bringing me coffee and finding Theresa and me dessert when it seems to have run out! So what's in a name anyway!