Today is a reflection day so we don't have class. It's also Neptune Day (which is supposed to be when we cross the equator) and you basically "graduate" to someone who has passed the equator. Captain Jeremy dressed up as King Neptune and was painted green with a big white beard and holding a staff thing. All students get their suits on and we get fish guts dumped on us and then you jump in the pool. And then you kiss a fish and the rings of King Neptune and get a certificate. It was really fun!
Congratulations on your transition from "Wog" (i.e. Polliwog) to "Shellback" Kait!! It's a time honored tradition for true sailors of the seas as they first cross the equator. You should be honored to now be in the ranks of King Neptune's Court. It's quite a ceremony and much more gross tradition in the US Navy. Way to go!
ReplyDelete