We actually made it to San Francisco in 31 days. There had been storms and rough water but we all survived without much whining or fear.
The other passengers were a "white Russian" family with 3 little boys, and a single young woman and then just the two of us. We all ate with the crew and the boys and I played on the stair landings, all kinds of games...board games, pick up sticks and others.
I don't remember being bored or afraid. There was no pool or shuffleboard; no fancy dining area. Everything was very sturdy and compact. We must have slept a lot.
We landed in San Francisco, Daddy meeting us at the pier and we visited family in Santa Monica before we headed on to the Hawaiian Islands. Our family must have thought my parents were irresponsible yanking me around to all these scary places out in the middle of no where. We actually stayed with my mothers' parents long enough for me to join a girl scout troop but then it was off to the new school year,new school and new ISLAND.. I had left mid year of 4th grade and when I registered at the University Elementary School they put me in the 6th grade. (I was far advanced from my International School education)
Somehow I don't remember having much of an adjusment. I just did what my parents wished.
About Me
- Islands in the Sun
- I always search for the unique, flavored by different cultures and religious art. I am raising a grandson and learning patience, deep love and forgiveness. I am calmed by the sea, the rain, the sun, and sounds of nature. I like my own company and yet I find almost every new person I meet interesting in some way. I have such special friends. I am grateful.
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