Views from the deck of the Ship and finding our way off!

Once the boat cradle was welded, we boarded the boat by climbing up on a ladder to reattach the backstays, lock up and do any last minute chores.

The photos show a view from our bow toward the front of the ship and a view towards the stern where you can see some power boats also loaded.  The lights of Charlotte Amalie are in the background.

Getting off of the ship was also quite an adventure!  We were led off by a crew member down tiny halls, steep stair wells and off a rope and metal gangway.

The whole exercise lasted about 4 hours from the time we arrived at the side of the ship to when we left.  It would have been even faster but the crew had a dinner break so that added about 45 minutes.  The captain of the ship who was from Amsterdam advised us he does not ever argue with dinner breaks!

Putting the backstays back on

  View from our bow toward the bow of the ship

   View toward the stern from our boat

  Almost found the exit!

  We are off!

         Rolland is in the bag I am carrying.