Reflections: driving to Rotterdam

Herman helped with my luggage this morning, a small gesture that set the tone. I took a walk instead of resting and felt more grounded. With one day left on land, I am learning about life on board. Titles matter, and crew size is tight under flag state rules. Beata, a third officer from Poland, is one of two women on the ship.

We talked about the route, a crew change, and a stop in Nuuk to pick up a polar expert. Ice season is short.