Ocean = Desert (In a Way)

It’s a great irony: the ocean is like a desert. There may be lots of water, but there is none to drink. We were told that we are allocated 1.5L of water per day, in addition to meals. A big discussion before boarding was how much extra water to buy and bring onboard. We all went around town and bought out the town’s supply of bottled water – literally. Just thinking about limits on water can make you thirsty, and even though we’ll be surrounded by water, it’s only the illusion of something to drink, and thirsty is something you don’t want to be.

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The last time I drank, rinsed, etc with tap water, back in Kirkenes

2 thoughts on “Ocean = Desert (In a Way)”

  1. I am glad to hear that you all bought a lot of water because 1.5L per day is not enough! Your room looks great! Thanks again for blogging. More pics of people, please. It is so interesting to be with people from other countries and learn and study with them.

  2. I know, water is essential, especially when you’re surrounded by it! I will post more pictures with people.

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