08-JUN-2008
Mom
Mom was a little apprehensive, I caught her in a moment of reflection and determination.
08-JUN-2008
Breakfast at IHOP
We have breakfast at Ihop. He has a lot to look forward to.
09-JUN-2008
Chat with Master Chief
On shipboard we have a few minutes to talk to the crew and officers. This is Command Master Chief Ron Noble. This will be the last cruise for the chief who is retiring this year and Leif’s first.
09-JUN-2008
Raising of the flag
There was a ceremonial raising of the flag.
09-JUN-2008
Saying goodby
Couples and families are saying their goodbyes.
09-JUN-2008
Returning to the ship
After an hour or so we are put ashore and Leif returns to the boat.
09-JUN-2008
Casting off
The captain put on some music to cast off by. Appropriately enough it was the rock song “Ready To Go.” by Republica
Just click the play button for a taste of it.
http://us.dada.net/audio/6765043/Republica-Ready-To-Go/
09-JUN-2008
Calling from the upper deck
He turned 21 last month and it was clear as he sailed out that the boy was gone.
09-JUN-2008
Tug escorts the Rentz out to sea
The ship was escorted out by one of the harbor tugs
