Thursday, January 05, 2006
Birthday Present
One of the best birthday presents I've ever received. Stuck at sea off the coast of China, waiting for 20 hours to dock in Tangu.
A siberian wind in a constant gale, no gusts just an eerie high wind, made it impossible for the ferry to dock. 100s of other ships were moored of the coast, anchored lifeless in the wind. We thought at the time that they were all waiting to come in as well, but it seemd that they were always anchored out there outsdie the 8 mile limit or there abouts, waiting until they are needed, or just rusting away.
There were no gusts, the sea was choppy but not rough.
I was hoing to spend my birthday on red Square, but I spent it on the observation deck of the ferry.
Solene bought me my birthday present.
A hot chocolate.
But the cup. The cup was pure brilliant.
Just dont be stuck on a boat when the time comes to seize the moment.
A siberian wind in a constant gale, no gusts just an eerie high wind, made it impossible for the ferry to dock. 100s of other ships were moored of the coast, anchored lifeless in the wind. We thought at the time that they were all waiting to come in as well, but it seemd that they were always anchored out there outsdie the 8 mile limit or there abouts, waiting until they are needed, or just rusting away.
There were no gusts, the sea was choppy but not rough.
I was hoing to spend my birthday on red Square, but I spent it on the observation deck of the ferry.
Solene bought me my birthday present.
A hot chocolate.
But the cup. The cup was pure brilliant.
Just dont be stuck on a boat when the time comes to seize the moment.
// posted by Solène @ Thursday, January 05, 2006 
