Galveston-Oil and Water
Operation Keep Your Fingers Crossed
A harbour collision, an oil spill, a closed port, and one ship waiting for permission to leave.
Port Closed
A ship had collided with a barge, leaving the harbour closed while the United States Coast Guard assessed the situation.
From the Deck 5 helicopter pad, the view was excellent. The prospects of leaving were less certain.
Operation Keep Your Fingers Crossed was officially underway.
All cleared. We were preparing to set sail. It was very cold, and sunshine suddenly sounded like the best destination on the itinerary.
Welcome to Hotel @nyware / Galveston
Such a lovely place. Plenty of room. Any time of year, you can find it here.
Born Under the Sign of Water
I used to think spending too much time on a cruise ship was bad, so I stopped thinking.
Two songs had helped push me toward the water: Little River Band’s Cool Change and Blues Image’s Ride Captain Ride.
Cool Change
Time alone on bright, clear water—and the recognition that a pre-arranged life sometimes needs a deliberate change of course.
Listen on YouTubeRide Captain Ride
A mystery ship, another shore, unexpected friends, and the possibility of seeing a world other people missed.
Listen on YouTubeA Cool Change
The port eventually reopened, the ship finally moved, and Galveston returned to the wake. Hotel @nyware checked out of one temporary address and sailed toward the next.