We've been sailing through the Red Sea where we saw not even one pirate. That was probably good, and likely due to all of the measures that have been put in place in the last couple of years which have stemmed the incidence of pirate attacks dramatically. For example, since leaving Oman our ship carried armed guards; they were seldom seen about, but conspicuous in their all-black outfits and the guns they carried. The ship never sailed at less than 18 knots (that is the speed at which no pirate boat can overcome another vessel) and carries several devices designed to repel any attacks. In addition, there are officers on perpetual watch, scanning the horizon 24/7.
Our armed guards left the ship this morning at 5, on a zodiac headed for who knows where. We are one day away from reaching Jordan where we'll go to Petra. In the meantime, we continue to extract every ounce of rest and enjoyment we can from this cruise; good lectures on interesting topics; many an outdoor nap, and lazy late afternoons on the hot tub forward of deck 6 where we get offered cool towels and refreshing drinks while taking in some of the Arabian sun and sea breezes.
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