cruising

Good night's sleep. We came out of the channel and now heading north.
The sea is definitely choppy and the ship is rolling gently.
 It means you walk with a slightly drunken stagger when the roll comes unexpectedly. Still everyone else is doing the same.

My first talk is at 11. The sky is overcast currently so we'll see what stargazing options come up.

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