Posts From West Africa


At sea (Madagascar Channel, West Africa)

Journal entry for Monday 23rd Mar, 2026 (day 33, miles 0)

Just a couple of pictures to record the mood.

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At sea (Madagascar Channel, West Africa)

Journal entry for Tuesday 24th Mar, 2026 (day 34, miles 0)

Not even a photo today, just cruising down the Madgascar Channel off the coast of West Africa.

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Easter (At Sea, West Africa)

Journal entry for Saturday 4th Apr, 2026 (day 45, miles 0)

We noticed a large display of Easter chocolates in one of the main lounges today.

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Easter Sunday (At Sea, West Africa)

Journal entry for Sunday 5th Apr, 2026 (day 46, miles 0)

Dinner in the Red Ginger Restaurant.

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Lazy day - and piracy precautions (At Sea, West Africa)

Journal entry for Monday 6th Apr, 2026 (day 47, miles 0)

I have not mentioned before that the ship is taking precautions to reduce the risk of piracy. As night approaches all cabin curtains are closed, and various external lights are turned off to make the ship less visible. This seems to be a function of being off the West Coast of Africa. I might say it was a bit of a surprise when we got a nice printed note to tell us this was going to happen.

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