USA! USA! USA!

Sorry for the delay in an update, been to town to get me a visa today! After a mere 5 hours waiting I was seen by a yank official for all of two minuites and signed off as approved. I think it was the Clyde Marine badge on my unifrom that sorted it, as he seemed little interested in me or what I plan to do in his country. Still a free trip to the big stink and a few hours on American soil was better than yesterdays activities. This week we have started EDH (Efficient Deck Hand). I would not describe the teaching as efficient, but it is certainly effective. We learnt how to splice(correct spelling??) a rope and how to use and rig a bosuns chair. I really enjoyed the rope-work but found the rest a little tedious. My knot tying (or forming to be correct) was a little rusty at first, and there is one I still can't get my head(and fingers) around. Our instructor is a retired Captain and ties(sorry forms) knots as quickly as US Embassy staff interview applicants. -Thats very quickly by the way (although preceeded by a very long wait.)

I am heartened to read the comments left on here, thank you.

Came third in the bar quiz tonight! - a record!

Rob