So…..what does one do when the ship is delayed and there is no new ‘berth’ open for five days???

Due to the delays in Ningbo our ‘berthing time slot’ in Shanghai was taken. We found ourselves with a five day delay in the East China Sea, as we awaited our second entry back into Shanghai. They always warned us that “freighter life” requires flexibility and this was that concept put to the test!! We actually relished the peace and serenity, watching the seas roll, and still managed plenty of sun time!! Weather was still good enough — if you found that sun spot sheltered from the winds– that Bud even managed to stay in shorts:)!! He knocked off three books, as I “played” with making slide shows to entertain the crew!! ( I can hear my Lima techies now….YOU DID WHAT???…after they spent hours of their lives attempting to assist me with such projects:)!)

Here is a glimpse of how hard the beloved Rickmer’s Shanghai seamen worked as we just basked in relaxation!! They are high above skillfully swinging with paint brushes
( please know they are atleast in safety harnesses) and repainting ‘Crane Four’!!! I could hardly bare to watch and was thankful their Mother’s and loved ones were not experiencing -firsthand -this display of trapeze artistry!!!

Our “Dance of the Cranes” will certainly continue its splendor with a new glistening sparkle!!!

Here take a peak ….if you can bear to watch:)!!