Farewell, Togo!

Last glimpse of the dock/ port...

Tim waving down from Deck 8...

Goodbye, Togo...

Sail away, sail away, sail away...

The Togolese Navy followed us out!!...

We are 1.5 weeks into our approximately 2.5 week sail to South Africa. Thankfully the seas have been calm for the most part. We are, however, expected to pass through some rough parts over the next week as we get closer to the cape and then the coast of South Africa. And two nights ago brought us just that... the beginning of the large swells/ waves, and loud noises as the waves crashed against the bottom, sides, and bow of our ship. Sleep is restless as we are literally rocking and rolling. The simple act of walking takes concentration, and showering is not for the weak! Thank the good Lord for drugs! :)

On a side note, last week we crossed the equator into the Southern Hemisphere whilst sailing, pretty cool. :)

Sailing is a slower time in our departments (not so for those in deck and engineering). Lots of time to reflect on what we left behind, and what lies ahead...

Thanks for all your prayers regarding the seas and seasickness, but we still have a ways to go... please keep them comin' :)

For it is in the middle of the sea that we experience and witness God's power and majesty.

He is THE King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!