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Preparations for the big crossing
After a great stay in Santa Cruz and exhausting first weeks, we were all excited to cross the Atlantic Ocean. However, in order to be ready, we had to prepare well. Once we start crossing, we will be far away… mehr lesen
Exploring an island 2000 miles away
I should start to fish warmer clothes out of the corners of my wardrobe. Wardrobe? I nearly forgot, mine is over 2000 sea miles away. We left it behind just like the bad weather before Cap Finisterre. And in contrast… mehr lesen
The Sound of Silence
10th November 2023 on the Thor Heyerdahl. 09:30 am, waking up after restful six hours of sleep: “Moritz! Moritz! Wake up! It’s 09:30, breakfast is ready and the sun is shining. And if we are lucky, they turn off the… mehr lesen
Sentry duty
Imagine the big dark sky above you sprinkled with millions of stars. You are surrounded by water and there is no other ship or light on the horizon. You can sense the nature around you and you feel timeless. This… mehr lesen
Of plans and changes of plans
Today, on 5th November, we should already be on Tenerife. Maybe laying on the beach, drinking something cold like fresh orange juice or walking around in Santa Cruz, visiting the city and going shopping. That would be nice, wouldn’t it?… mehr lesen
Cabin life – quite a challenge
Cabin 8 – this is where Amelie, Amrey, Ilka and I are living. A little cabin with only 5m² for four people where the bunks are standing at right angles. Amelie and Amrey are on sentry duty from 5-8 (day… mehr lesen
Galley duty
The last few days have been quite challenging, since we encountered pretty big waves and still had to keep the daily business on the ship going. Some people got seasick and got to meet their food again. Unfortunately, I felt… mehr lesen
Goodbye Kiel, hello Thor Heyerdahl
So much has happened since we set sail and left the harbour in Kiel! We might have only been underway for four days, but it feels like more than a week. Our journey started after an emotional goodbye. Our friends… mehr lesen
Deep in thoughts
Lost in thoughts, I’m sitting on the beach. Occasionally a few people walk along the water and look at the seals and many different birds that have gathered around me. But how did I actually get here and what am… mehr lesen
The last chapter: Leaving
I have been on this ship for six a half months now. I have seen the world as a 15 year old. I have lived here with people who I didn’t know half a year ago. Now I know them… mehr lesen