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The students take over
On our way from Cuba to Bermuda, it was time for a second ship hand over, where we students were able to take over the ship from the adults. This meant that we were in charge of running the ship,… mehr lesen
From rituals, insiders and running gags
Rituals are an essential part of our live on board a traditional sailing vessel. Most of them have a long history in seafaring or help us structure our often very adventurous daily life, for example the so called “Silent Minute“… mehr lesen
Cuba – catching a glimpse of socialism
Cuba is one of the last socialistic states of the whole world. Fidel Castro and Che Guevara established socialism in 1959 with the success of the Cuban Revolution. Of course, a lot changed since then, but on our journey through… mehr lesen
Riding bikes on Cuba
Our journey began last autumn in Kiel, when we boarded the Thor Heyerdahl and set sail in the north of Germany. The luggage we dragged on board contained not only clothes for six months. It also comprised over thirty bicycles… mehr lesen
A view into another life
Applause erupts all around me. Shouts in Spanish ring out from every direction. Music blares from speakers as I ride my bike through the parade of Cuban students who have gathered for us today. Everywhere I look, I see smiles.… mehr lesen
Home is where the heart is
At the moment, I am living on a sailing ship. Nevertheless, I still remember living in Germany at my house. However, what does „at home“ actually mean? For me, it is a place where I feel comfortable, safe, secure, and… mehr lesen
A mug of cacao and the taste of coriander
The first sip of cacao took me straight back to my grandmother’s living room. As the bitter-sweet taste spread in my mouth, I was suddenly a kid again, sitting at her small, wooden table, my hands wrapped around a mug… mehr lesen
Wind of change
“Five, four, three, two, one… Happy New Year!” Fireworks light up the dark sky over the skyline of Frankfurt, the people on the streets are cheering and my family and I drink a toast to the New Year. For a… mehr lesen
A different way to live
People live. The question is how they do that. For the past three months, we have had very different daily lives than before. We crossed the Atlantic Ocean, visited other countries and met a lot of people from all around… mehr lesen
A different Christmas
Snow is falling, everyone is wearing winter clothes, and Christmas lights are shining everywhere. I am walking down the street, and in the windows, I see families sitting together celebrating a wonderful fest. I am continuing my way; the next… mehr lesen