Day 6 at Sea
LAND HO!!
Endeavour’s six-day transit of the Atlantic Ocean is almost complete. Off our starboard side we can see hills rising and falling in the distance, the small villages full of white buildings the only interruption to the sandy beaches along the coast, our first glimpse of civilization in almost a week.
There is much anticipation onboard, as the word Brazil conjures up all sorts of images and concepts in our minds. We envision ladies in elaborate costumes of sequins and feathers, surrounded by masked men on stilts walking the streets. Thoughts of white sandy beaches and boardwalk cafes draw us in, as “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow resounds in our heads. Our first port of call, Salvador, will only be the starting point for our journey through Brazil, which will not only include cities of hype and grandeur but also the diverse ecosystems of the country, from wetland marshes to tropical rainforests.
The undersea world of Brazil will be a new experience as well, as new species of fish and other weird and wacky underwater creatures arise from tropical reefs and rock formations. So as we approach Brazil, let us take one last glace at the marine creatures on the first half of this Atlantic Odyssey.
Pictured here is a Scribbled Filefish in the Cape Verde Islands. They get their name from the blue green-spots and irregular lines that cover their bodies, as well as the small spines that cover their scales, which are rough like files. These timid fish can grow to 3 feet long, and are generally seen swimming head down, over and under rocks, and hiding within the reefs. They have the ability to rapidly change color to blend with their surroundings. They feed on hydrozoans, algae, sea grass, and tunicates.
As we sail into the home stretch, Salvador in the distance, we are seemingly guided in by spinner dolphins and humpback whales coming and going throughout the day. They beacon us closer to this new territory, as we eagerly await to see what it will reveal.
LAND HO!!
Endeavour’s six-day transit of the Atlantic Ocean is almost complete. Off our starboard side we can see hills rising and falling in the distance, the small villages full of white buildings the only interruption to the sandy beaches along the coast, our first glimpse of civilization in almost a week.
There is much anticipation onboard, as the word Brazil conjures up all sorts of images and concepts in our minds. We envision ladies in elaborate costumes of sequins and feathers, surrounded by masked men on stilts walking the streets. Thoughts of white sandy beaches and boardwalk cafes draw us in, as “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow resounds in our heads. Our first port of call, Salvador, will only be the starting point for our journey through Brazil, which will not only include cities of hype and grandeur but also the diverse ecosystems of the country, from wetland marshes to tropical rainforests.
The undersea world of Brazil will be a new experience as well, as new species of fish and other weird and wacky underwater creatures arise from tropical reefs and rock formations. So as we approach Brazil, let us take one last glace at the marine creatures on the first half of this Atlantic Odyssey.
Pictured here is a Scribbled Filefish in the Cape Verde Islands. They get their name from the blue green-spots and irregular lines that cover their bodies, as well as the small spines that cover their scales, which are rough like files. These timid fish can grow to 3 feet long, and are generally seen swimming head down, over and under rocks, and hiding within the reefs. They have the ability to rapidly change color to blend with their surroundings. They feed on hydrozoans, algae, sea grass, and tunicates.
As we sail into the home stretch, Salvador in the distance, we are seemingly guided in by spinner dolphins and humpback whales coming and going throughout the day. They beacon us closer to this new territory, as we eagerly await to see what it will reveal.
