July 23, 2008
From Chari Wessel
MMSD Volunteer Crew
We've been busy enjoying San Francisco; apparently too busy to post in our blog. We arrived on smooth seas Sunday morning and moored at Pier 40 for our first day here. This was convenient to the showers and laundry, but also convenient to a large warehouse under renovation inhabited by seagulls who screamed day and night because the construction had disturbed their nestlings. Tuesday morning we moved the ship to Pier 3, and soon "Lynx" moored up behind us.
Once the Coast Guard was satisfied with our arrangements, the crew were released to enjoy the sights and sounds and flavors of the most European American city, the gateway to the golden west, San Francisco. Our first cook Kenny has packed his bags and will be leaving on a jet plane. Paul and Aimee Kay have arrived and immediately rousted out all the remaining groceries to take stock and go shopping. Mike Hernon left. David Fairbank arrived. Each arrival and departure of different crew members changes the flavor of our group, like new spices added to an old family recipe. The teasing and laughter around the evening game of Hearts in the main compartment sounds like family.
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