Rodger Gilan
Faculty Journal: Returning for Second Semester
Home Sweet Home !
Off Again!!
January 26, 1996 aboard Concordia
It was great to go home for the holidays after living on Concordia for 4.5 months. Luxuries like familiar food, a big bed, and a room to myself were truly appreciated. It was also very nice to see my friends and spend time with my family. However, as good as it all was, I still found myself looking forward to returning to South Africa and beginning the second part of our journey around the world. There is something exciting about another chance to sail and teach. Perhaps it is the challenges to be met, or moments of peace to be found in the midst of activity, or the unquestionable draw of taking part in an endeavor where every individual's contributions count. Whatever the reason, I was excited to return and was happy to see Concordia's masts across the harbor in Durban. Another semester, another adventure...
Stephanie Desmeules
January 25, 1996 aboard Concordia
Going home was very exciting (even though we had to survive a 21 hour flight). Before we left Concordia the holiday spirit was in the air. Many of us were looking forward to getting together with family and friends, holiday celebrations, and snow storms. But we were also sad to have to say good-bye to some of our friends who wouldn’t be returning after the break. We finally got back to Concordia, our home away from home, after a 7 hour flight to London, 10 hours in London, and 13 hour flight to Durban. London was an unexpected stop. We all enjoyed it because we saw Big Ben, Parliament Street, Saint Paul’s Church, and Westminster Abbey while traveling on top of a double-decker bus. When we arrived in Durban, we went to stay with South African families for a week. Now back to our old routine of galley duty, morning clean-up, and night watch. We are anxious to meet the new crew and students but we will never forget those that did not return for the second semester.
Windy Martin
February 2, 1996 aboard Concordia
We left Durban, South Africa yesterday at 4 PM. Our curfew before leaving was 1 PM and almost all of us left to go into town for some last minute shopping. Some of the new students stayed behind to finish putting their stuff away - they had just arrived the day before. Those that left spent the time either going to the beach for the last time or doing some clothes shopping in one of the many malls. Before leaving, many bought the “3 C’s” for the trip: cookies, Coca Cola, and crackers. Once we got back onboard, we prepared the ship to leave. We said our last good-bye, left the dock, and headed out to sea. As we watched Durban fade in the distance, many were placing bets on who would be first hanging over the rail getting seasick, or who would beat Brad's record of throwing up 32 times in one day. Our next stop is Amsterdam Island - not much there except a weather station, a few people, and maybe some penguins. There are no malls, stores, or anything else but it will be nice. If the weather isn't good, we won't be able to stop and will have to keep going to Australia. I hope we can stop because being onboard Concordia for a month straight could be difficult.
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