Day 179

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

 CRUISING THE ARAFURA SEA

We definitely are in the rainy season here. Despite heavy overcast, the sea is calm. There are a series of cyclones in this area to our west; if we are lucky we might skirt them. In the Southern Hemisphere, cyclones are simply tropical lows, not tornadoes, though they can develop into what we call hurricanes. Looks like we will see little sun for the next several days. As Captain Lars continually reminds us, "it is what it is". A sound philosophy.

 This is what Windy.com has to say (show) about our current situation: 
https://www.windy.com/-10.762/142.701?rain,-17.001,142.720,6
Pssst - increase the scope of your view with the mouse.

 Some people have indicated they they will be leaving Viking Sun in Darwin or Bali in light of the prevailing coronavirus threat, which makes this a sensible decision for people with respiratory issues or other medical conditions.

 This evening eight of us decided to secure a large table in the World Cafe and order custom pepperoni, red pepper and mushroom pizzas until we are stuffed. Yuuuuum!

If I hear one more platitudinous "Have a great day!", my head will explode. Rant is over.

Rachel Portman's "The Joy Luck Club Theme"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMNNpepOSco

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 25, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    Hey John and Karen,
    Thanks for the excellent weather site. I forwarded it to some close friends that will be using it on their travels around the coast of Australia.
    John, your posts are very well done, keep up the fine reporting!
    I would hate to see your head explode, so instead "Make a Wonderful Day"".
    Shawn

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