After a month of intense focus on practical work and then our period of Sab*bath rest, it was time to let the local Danes come onboard and see what this ship is all about. Over the past weeks, many locals have come down to the harbour and had a look at the ship and enquired about it.
Welcome people in our tent on the quayside and give them a badge
Visitors come up the gangway
Children welcomed with balloons
Everyone coming onboard is offered a tour of the ship and given the opportunity to ask questions and hear about why we are here and the purpose for the ship.
Book a tour at the tour desk
A group of Danes on a tour up on the boat deck
Our newly fitted bookshelves have got books in them for the first time. Although it will be a few more weeks before the whole bookstall is finished being kitted out, it is already being put to good use.
Next weekend we have several larger events onboard including a 50th anniversary celebration of OM with George Verwer, the founder of the organisation.
This week we had to say goodbye to a couple who have been our next door neighbours and members of our ships family - John and Jo. They joined down in Trogir around the same time as us so it is hard to say goodbye to the first people who have shared the whole experience with us so far. That is part of ships life. You are always saying goodbye to people and welcoming new people.
Heather and Jo
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