Hi again!
I know it has been some time since my recent post. In my defense, not many drastic changes occur every day sailing across a massive body of water. We are on the eve of Hilo! I've been hearing around the ship that we might be arriving as early as tomorrow afternoon. We are somehow ahead of schedule so it'll be nice to have some extra time on the islands. We have covered nearly 2,000 nautical miles and have just a few hundred left. It's probably best we get in early seeing as most everyone on board is getting a craving for some sweet solid land.
 I've been meeting a plethora (thank you SAT vocab) of kids on this boat and have engaged in tons of different itineraries for each of the ports, all of which sounds incredible. I already have an overnight trip planned to the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam and a couple of day field trips in South Africa, India, and Ghana. Once I get a solid idea and what they're all about I will be sure to let you all know.
 The weather has been perfect. Sunny, blue skies, 70+ degrees. Paradise! It's funny to see how many kids actually underestimate the power of the sun. I've seen enough tomatoes to keep Heinz in business for centuries! Yup, that's what a joke sounds like.
 And on that note I'm going to go ahead and get scooting. The seas have calmed down after receiving massive swells from California's storm. I have yet to see any sort of marine life but I'm sure there will be plenty of that. We are all excited to get off the boat and explore! I'll have normal cell service in Hawaii (i.e. not $23,567.91 per minute like in India) so you lucky ones will be getting a call.
 I hope land has been wonderful and solid. Take care all of you and more to come soon.

- Chris