I do not know what happened to my body yesterday while we were at Molokai. I was exhausted, even after good six to seven hour sleep. I realize last week had a hectic schedule with working two ships and it caught up to me. This morning we are at Lanai and I got up early to run on the treadmill. The seas are smooth enough to where you do not need to do a speed walk to satisfy cardio requirements. Some scientists do a full run while in the open seas. That is great depending on the treadmill as some of the cheaper units (notorious government practice of low-bid specials) the belt will stop while running when the ship takes a slight roll. It is hard on the ankles and gets more fragile as you get older. I feel much better today and it is a beautiful day here at Lanai. The transit from Molokai was very brief as you can still see it as well as Maui.
The Molokai kids seem to enjoy themselves yesterday as they were oohed and aahed by all the activities. I wonder how many of those students will get into science or find their way as professional mariners? Today we are entertaining the kids from Lanai. Tomorrow we head back to Oahu for one more day of the show.
The weather is gorgeous and this part of Hawaii, I would like to take a closer look. Oahu is nothing but a clone of activities you have on the mainland. This part reminds me more of real Polynesia, not the polished version you find at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu. Having lived in Western Samoa with numerous trips to American Samoa, I have reasons for not going to or recommending Polynesian Cultural Center.
The crew is counting down the days when they will go home for leave. This time of the year, the ship starts to get empty with the end of the season. Thanksgiving and Christmas leave is barren around here. I will be back in Seattle for those holidays. Countdown for me is five days.
I had better update the blog while I have the energy. Who knows how I will feel tonight.
Aloha from Lanai
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