Delay

Slight delay in the voyage.... two more ports to go here before we are ready to go. The company wanna load us up fully. Therefore it might be another more 4-5days here. Bad news is these two ports cant go out. Anyway to go out here actually cost quite abit and also abit troublesome due to the security. Firstly have to notify the security officer at the gate to send transport to meet us at the gangway. Then we walked down the gangway, hop on to the transport... about 3-5mins ride to the security gate. Show all ids... upon completing, call for a cab... wait again for the cab (wait in the cold ok... no vip lounge) to take us to the mall. Cab ride takes about 15-20mins and return journey cost about 30-60usd. Expensive and troublesome right?

Most of the malls here are single storey and they covered a large area due to abundant land. Usually all the different kinds of stores (Like walmart, target, some eateries... etc) are all cluster around the same area. The area space is something like our two MRT station eg: Orchard and Sommerset. Therefore the other day when Mao and I went out... we did our fair share of walk in the cold too. I would said 99.9% of the families here have their own vehicles and they commute these distance by driving. So while Mao and I strolled along to the malls, some nice drivers tends to slow down their vehicles for us to cross to the other side of the road. Jokingly i told Mao.... these drivers must be thinking. See the poor man bringing his wife out to do Christmas shopping on foot in the cold, dont horn or bang them... let them pass :p

Believed that we will be here in Mississippi for Christmas.... onboard with all of them busy working. The SRC (Ship Recreation Club) bought food, presents and all thinking that a small party will take place since during the voyage, all will have a little free time. Seems like they forgot to write to Santa to wish for it.... So party, turkey please stay hot while the boys work... they will come to you in time.

People at home.... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Enjoy yourselves and have fun!!!