I’m back on the ship after spending time in Panama. We did things a little differently this time- we’re tendering. Instead of docking, we dropped anchor in the middle of the bay. Apparently the port is too shallow for us to go to the dock. Instead, they’re using our lifeboats to bring us from the ship to shore and back.…
Tag: Semester at Sea
Happy Neptune Day!
My friends and I were sitting at dinner on deck five when we suddenly heard whistling and drumming below us. We looked down to see the staff dressed up in togas and foil hats with their faces painted. They proceeded to go inside the ship and up to deck seven where the celebration of Neptune Day began. Neptune Day is…
Adios, Peru!
I’m back on the MV Explorer after three days in Peru. I left the ship with 10 other voyages to travel to Machu Picchu. It took a plane, bus, and a train to get to Aguas Calientes, which is at the base of the mountain. Our transport at the airport didn’t show up, so it was quite an adventure to…
Hello from the MV Explorer!
Today is day two of classes (not sure what I’m talking about? I’m here!) and early this morning we passed over the Equator! We left Puntarenas, Costa Rica on Monday and will be in Callao, Peru on Friday. I have classes and hour of work study every day while at sea and I don’t have any responsibilities while in port.…
Setting Sail with Semester at Sea
Studying abroad is an awesome experience that cannot be duplicated. I had a great time when I went to London after my freshman year, and I have been looking for another place to go ever since. There are so many places to choose, but I decided on the Semester at Sea program. This May, I am going on a “Maymester”…