From Puko's Diary

I have been a bit down with loose stools since a while. The feeling may not all that great at sea especially when one has to visit the w.c. frequently. The required tablet we knew for it was Norflox however what we had was Norfloxacin. We thought it a better idea to confirm from the medico if this was the right tablet. She mailed us and confirmed it was the same as Norflox and can be taken. What I learnt about this is that we must be cautious about our food habits at sea and that we must be careful of the medicines we consume since consuming a wrong tablet could do more harm than good. Our actions need to be deliberate and cautious. For the readers, I have recovered from the upset stomach infact I am dancing with joy at the moment. 

Today is the sixth day of our voyage. This night while I was on the middle watch, a cargo vessel named Gulf Moon on our starboard bow was approaching close to us hence I quickly called it on the VHF set and he immediately agreed to alter his course and keep clear of us. At sea, I have learnt that seafarers are very nice and polite and responsive unlike at land where we find people arguing for no reasons in the middle of a traffic and refuse to give way. These little things at ocean teach us to respect humanity. After Gulf Moon altered the course, he called us back and in an inquisitive voice he said 'Ma'am, are you the same sailing vessel which is circumnavigating the globe, as I read about it on FB'. When VJ affirmed about it saying that we had started our voyage on 10 Sep, Gulf Moon wished us a safe and happy sailing. Honestly, in the middle of the night, we felt like a friend calling us to say hello which also made us overcome a tough long night amongst the fishing traffic.

We also saw many fishing boats in the last few days, one of them looked like a party boat as the fishermen joyfully recovered their nets dansing in unison on the tunes of ' Ullu ka Pattha Hai!'. Needless to say, we didnt miss the opportunity to dance back from our little boat and it almost became a DJ moment!

Gator(Aish) and Swatcat on my demand prepared Chowmein the chinese style, it was a sight to capture. 

As I finish my watch, I am reminded of a recent advertisement of our voyage by 'Amul' where we the six are seen to be hogging on bread and butter. The caption says 'Nayi Umang Navy Adventure'

The party boat

Utterly Butterly

Isent it so Utterly Butterly Delicious?")