Well it officially feels real...Matt and I watched as the MV Explorer pulled away from the Boston dock at 11pm. It so crazy to finally begin this journey that we have planned for since December. We met a lot of people and have started our faculty and staff training. There are so many logistical things to think about before students get on the ship on Monday. In training, we discussed student classes, technology logistics, the field excursions, the summer reading book Violence and Identity, and took a tour of the ship. After a few breaks here and there, we took a taxi to the super Target down the street (who know Target could be any more super that it already is!). We had to pick up a few snacks for the ride (and no Matt didn't get any Twinkies for those of you that have heard our Twinkie story) and walkie talkies (we thought it would be fun for when we are around the ship since our phones were original turned off today).
Our room is really nice and it feels pretty spacious to us. Yes, I'm sure we over packed, but everything fits in well. We are on the 4th Floor on the Red Sea (name of our floor). We are just so blessed to share this experience together. It is now almost 2am and we are tired so off to bed for us good night.
You got an outside cabin! That's really cool. I'd heard that they were putting all RD's on the inside. What's your cabin number?
ReplyDeleteGot your VM this evening. Have a great trip! I'm looking forward to reading your blog!
And help Stacy set up a blog, ok? : )
Tim
Hey guys Alex and I say hi. I wish I was there with you I am still envious of your trip and I hope I will be satisfied by living vicariously through you two. So keep it up and try to get some rest. Bye.
ReplyDeleteYes, Tim
ReplyDeleteWe got an outside cabin which is so nice. I'm in room 4130 the Red Sea. I will work on Stacy. :)
Hi Alex and Adam
ReplyDeleteMatt and I finally got a little rest last night. Matt has been busy with the bookstore. It is a lot more work than we anticipated, but he is only busy in the beginning and the end of the semester. Missing the two of you