My first real day

I am amazed at the independence the ship is giving me as far as my check in is concerned. It reminds me of the 'count opf monte cristo where priest is teaching how to
read and the phrase is said " neglegence becomes our ally". But I think that this is teaching me a kind of attitude that rewards self-motivation with something I haven't found put yet, don't think that was the plan, but I think it will be valueble, none the less. I also met up with my protoge tim. He was very excited to see me and met a few new "friends" I will see how this turns out over the next couple days. I still miss my wife, sari and my daughter, but not feeling as lonely.