We crossed the line
We crossed the equator, marked by the loud sound of the horn. In the minutes prior, Marcus played guitar and Captain Moritz sang a self-made song about the whole experience. We enjoyed ourselves. Meanwhile, the voyage crew seemed nervous, they know crossing the equator is accompanied by a ceremony, the content of which is strictly hidden. What they did not know was when it would all start.
We granted them another night and will welcome them to the Northern Hemisphere tomorrow.
The Europa has not been in the Northern Hemisphere since the first trip I did, sailing from Tenerife to Puerto Madryn. This was already three years ago. Since that time, I have grown as a person and met so many new sailors. Still, I think back fondly on this trip and all the people who were on board then. It was a magical trip. And I feel honoured to now be on board for this trip in the opposite direction, sailing back to Europe. A full circle sailed.
More to come, but for now I have to cut it short: there is a ceremony to prepare.