Today we passed through the North Atlantic Gyre, also known as the Sargasso Sea. The Sargasso Sea is a region in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by ocean currents. It is the only sea without shores. It is bounded on the west by the Gulf Stream; on the north by the North Atlantic Current; on the east by the Canary Current; and on the south by the North Atlantic Equatorial Current. This system of currents forms the North Atlantic Subtropical Gyre. All the currents deposit the marine plants and garbage they carry into this sea. This is where Eels lay their eggs and hatch. The Sargasso Sea is also filled with seaweed. All of these currents flow clockwise.
It was just another sea day for us. Jerry went to computer classes and I met with Barbara, the Travel Guide to get her expertise on Jolly’s Passport Book. Barbara helped me fill in sections of the travel record for each country. We listed their capital; government; money; major industry; language; famous custom; famous landmark; famous food; religion and climate. I have been working on it for quite some time and Barbara helped me finish it. YEAH!
We also gave gifts to some of the staff and it took me a long time to write them notes, so I worked on that most of the day! It has been an emotional evening giving them their gifts. We still have a few days together, but we’ve formed some good bonds. We have met some wonderful people that will be a part of our lives forever.
It has been raining on and off throughout the day and the waves are moderate. Tonight at supper we could see the firework display of lightening up ahead.
Here’s our magic carpet ride pictures from India – wish we really could fly in the air like that – we’d be home in no time!
Love you all.
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