So in between ports they always try to do something fun. Before India it was Sea Olympics and this week, on our way to Mauritius, it was Neptune Day. Neptune Day is the when we celebrate crossing the equator for the first time. There are rituals and traditions that real sailors do when they cross the equator for the first time. One of which is pouring fish guts on your head and kissing a fish. We had fake fish guts, but it sure smelled real and of course I participated. It was a lot of fun. The other big tradition is shaving your head. Both symbolize you transforming from a pollywog to a shellback. Shaving your head is like the big thing to do and you get a lot of boys and girls doing it. I knew a bunch of girls were going to do it but I had no idea how many. It was literally almost a 50/50 split of both girls and boys. I was also surprised at how many girls could rock the look and so many boy couldn’t haha. I was very close to shaving my head. I knew I would actually do it but seeing everyone participating made me really want to consider it. But I love my hair too much and I really don’t think I could pull it off like Mom. Plus, I could have a lumpy head who knows if Mom and Dad dropped me on my head or not…it could explain a lot haha just kidding.
That night we had the talent show and oh my god there are some extremely talented people on this ship…some amazing singers. Everyone should hear these people because they WILL be famous. I was definitely jealous. haha
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