Crossing the Equator

Yes, today is the day! We will be partaking in a traditional ceremony that will transform our "slimy pollywog" selves into "Shellbacks". Not sure what is in store for us but I do know that we are going to get wet, dirty and probably very embarrassed by what we will be doing. Whatever it is, it should be a memorable experience! Everyone participating(it is optional!) has fashioned their own t-shirts and we are to wear our clothes backwards and inside out. What happens next is anyones guess. We will let you know. Lets just say, the military likes to have a good time! After the ceremony, there is a big feast on deck (steel-beach picnic). So today will be an unusual day. Hopefully, today will be all fun because tomorrow will be devoted to classes, classes and more classes. Mostly on tropical diseases that we are trying to hone up on. Well, all for now! Next time I talk to you, I should be an official "Shellback". Now that's something you don't do everyday!