04 Dec






Warning: Becoming 'the First Indian' is not this easy! A failed attempt by Mhadei crew



We have been a bit occupied ever since we buzzed past Mauritius, as the winds started to play a bit of a merry-go-round all over again after fleeing from the clutches of the 'dreaded doldrums'. However we make it a point to celebrate every little event onboard, come what may. Yesterday marked a rather big one though, the Navy Day. On one hand, we were celebrating and on the other we were having to bid adieu to our revered mentor, Godfather and the man behind it all, Capt Dilip Donde who retired from the Navy on the same day.The day began with hoisting the Naval ensign (a ceremony called 'Colours' to pay honour to the flag and is hoisted in the morning and lowered at sunset). As the ceremony was performed, the weather soon greeted us with heavy clouding followed by pelting rain, that then continued throughout the day leaving us with only a small window in the afternoon when we tried our hands on some dramatics. Check out the picture on top for a glimpse. I am sure we're going to get something on this from Dilip Sir once we return, what exactly only time will tell:D We also tried our hands on some videography, VMT to Swatcat, the production incharge and to the crew for their contributions.



Why does it so happen that as we write, something significant happens. Good for us anyway! So as I write, we cross another 'line' and this one has never been crossed by the sun as well (not a line actually, its a circle), the Tropic of Capricorn. Tonight is a dark and clear night as we witness a skyful of stars spread across in the Milky way galaxy. And Its pretty cold out on the deck!!Another few days till this hemisphere sees the winter solstice. Wonder where we would be then...

The nightsky brings about a thought in mind..Have you ever wished or dreamt you had a time machine? Well we have one and it's presently taking us back in time;). Any guesses?