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Tall Ship Eagle3/c Zachary Ogden
This summer has been one of my best yet. In the past week I have been to Spain, France, Monaco, and Italy for the first time. While visiting these countries, I have experienced various cultures and people much different than my own. I have made it through my first sea storm with 12 to 15 foot waves; without getting sick I might add.
Today was also the class of 2012’s first day as third class cadets, or as we like to call it, “our first day as no longer being fourth class”. It is amazing to look back at last summer and realize how far we have come as individuals, and most importantly, how close we have become as a class. Since then we have been transformed from high school graduates in matching outfits to a cohesive unit who depends on each other. Last week I sat on the beach in Spain with twelve friends. As we laughed and watched the stars, I wondered aloud, “Does it get any better than this?” I suppose only time will tell. The daily underway grind may be tough, but the camaraderie aboard Eagle has made it worthwhile.
3/c Ogden
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