Ascension Island is a tiny dot in the Atlantic. Its main export is Ascension Island postage stamps. The island is a breeding ground for endangered sea turtles. Also, NASA had a communications station there in the early days of the space program.
Here's a view of the city of Georgetown, as seen from The Amsterdam. And that view is as close to a landing as we managed. Waves were so high that mooring ropes were breaking and the tenders that carry us from ship to shore were being slammed against the dock.
This is one of the tenders returning to the ship after its unsuccessful docking attempt. Quite a disappointment for those people who keep track of how many countries or destinations they have visited.
We were a bit alarmed to see crew members wearing life jackets on deck. We wondered if the kitchen staff was about to abandon ship before hordes of disgruntled but hungry guests descended on the buffet. But this was just part of one of the many routine safety drills conducted on the ship.
Extra activities were hurriedly organized. Our wonderful lecturer on cameras and photography put together an entertaining and informative presentation on ten minutes' notice. His name is David Smith. He has some good tips for taking better pictures without adding expensive equipment or absorbing a lot of technical know-how. We haven't had an opportunity to look at his website yet, but if you are interested in learning some new camera tricks, you might like to visit him at interfaceimages.com
This evening we enjoyed a very entertaining performance by classical guitarist Declan Zapala. His specialty is a style called percussive guitar. If you Google his name or the words percussive guitar you may find more information about the artist and/or his unique style of playing.
Our next stop will be at Fortaleza, Brazil. Lots of sea days ahead, while we cross the Atlantic.
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