Day 114 of 148 - CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

 Date: 4/28/2024     Day 114    Sea Day: CRUISING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

Description: The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's five oceans, with an area of about 85,133,000 km2 (32,870,000 sq mi). It covers approximately 17% of Earth's surface and about 24% of its water surface area. During the Age of Discovery, it was known for separating the Old World of Africa, Europe, and Asia from the New World of the Americas.

Moring Update:  We woke to overcast and rainy skies.  The seas are smooth much to Cathy's delight. We have this one sea day before arriving to WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA.  We are likely to lose our StarLink Internet connection while in Walvis Bay, this overnight stop. 

As we departed Cape Town, the captain's departure address told us we have sailed 29,780 Nautical Miles since leaving Miami on January 6th. 

Afternoon Update: We had pirate drill/training this morning.  More drills are to come.  I had thought since we were away from the Red Sea area that this would no longer be necessary.  In addition, we how have a six armed security guards onboard.  They are currently in plain clothing.  It's a shamed that these measures have to be taken for our safety.  At "The Speaker Series" talk this morning describing our next destination Walvis Bay, this is his favorite port-of-call in Africa.  We're going to stick close to the excursion tour guide(s) and don't do any "on our own" exploration while ashore.  I guess shopping is out of the question the next few African stops.