The Queen Elizabeth is transiting through an area where there have been episodes of piracy. (Have you seen Captain Phillips with Tom Hanks?)
We are travelling on the southern edge of a quadrant involving Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Coast of Africa and Somalia. Nothing to really worry about, but precautions are being taken. The external decks are closed, drapes covering all windows closed and lights off in public areas during evening hours.
We will be under this precautionary measures for about 3 days until we are out of the piracy risk area.
Ironically this is not the first time I have been through a piracy drill. Several years ago when I cruised from Singapore to Athens we went through the straights of Yemen which is the closest point between Yemen and Somalia entering the mouth of the Nile. This is where "Captain Phillips" was hijacked. Fortunately nothing happened but because of "elevated risk" precautionary measures are taken.
Just another adventure at sea!
Safe and sound ... and still having a good time!
Regards to all.
Bruce
BRK55305@yahoo.com
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