Norwalking...
Hola Pacos. Como estas?
Three people in my area have been quarantineed for carrying the Norwalk Virus. 72 Hours of pure hell. Norwalk is a gastrointestinal virus that is easily transmitted through normal interaction like the common cold. Pretty yucky and my friend Lisa just got it. I was hanging out with her last night so today I have been very OCD about what I touch and come in contact with. I don't want that crap.
So, today is a Greek Holiday - Name Day for St. Nikolaos. Name day celebrations are much bigger in their culture that their own birthday. Tonight there is a huge party to celebrate with greek music and plates/glasses breaking. I will take pictures. Apparently, in previous celebrations, all the plates and glasses on board have to be locked up because the greeks break everything. Hahaha. Funny, huh? I am sure it will be a fun learning experience for me. I have been learning so much about their culture and traditions. Because 60% of the ship's employees are greek, all the holidays are observed. Tradition and Family Names are the most important things to these people. Everyone adapts to their language - me now speaking basic communication words in Greek to officers. It's respectful to address the officers in the Greek language so through trial and error I am learning quite quickly.
In addition, I am learning some French (sorry, Richard), mixed in with Spanish. My Spanish has improved a lot because I have to use it in port so much. So that's good. Sometimes when talking to my friends on board we will be using 3 different languages - bits and pieces. It's fun and very interesting.
Tonight is formal night - AGAIN. Busy evening for me but the good thing is things are getting easier day by day. I am learning a lot - brain overload. Hehehe. It doesn't feel Christmas on board. I will be sending my mail out on Monday so look for postcards from me. Lots of luv, Shelly.
Three people in my area have been quarantineed for carrying the Norwalk Virus. 72 Hours of pure hell. Norwalk is a gastrointestinal virus that is easily transmitted through normal interaction like the common cold. Pretty yucky and my friend Lisa just got it. I was hanging out with her last night so today I have been very OCD about what I touch and come in contact with. I don't want that crap.
So, today is a Greek Holiday - Name Day for St. Nikolaos. Name day celebrations are much bigger in their culture that their own birthday. Tonight there is a huge party to celebrate with greek music and plates/glasses breaking. I will take pictures. Apparently, in previous celebrations, all the plates and glasses on board have to be locked up because the greeks break everything. Hahaha. Funny, huh? I am sure it will be a fun learning experience for me. I have been learning so much about their culture and traditions. Because 60% of the ship's employees are greek, all the holidays are observed. Tradition and Family Names are the most important things to these people. Everyone adapts to their language - me now speaking basic communication words in Greek to officers. It's respectful to address the officers in the Greek language so through trial and error I am learning quite quickly.
In addition, I am learning some French (sorry, Richard), mixed in with Spanish. My Spanish has improved a lot because I have to use it in port so much. So that's good. Sometimes when talking to my friends on board we will be using 3 different languages - bits and pieces. It's fun and very interesting.
Tonight is formal night - AGAIN. Busy evening for me but the good thing is things are getting easier day by day. I am learning a lot - brain overload. Hehehe. It doesn't feel Christmas on board. I will be sending my mail out on Monday so look for postcards from me. Lots of luv, Shelly.
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