Day 76: In the Red Sea

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We are in the southern part of the Red Sea as the sun comes up








Craft Class


Talk on our visit to Israel next week


Olympics doubleheader today, Shuffleboard and Basket ball









Sun setting on an easy day at sea









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  1. AnonymousMarch 23, 2023 at 9:54 AM

    Red in the morning, sailor take warning
    Red at night, sailor's delight

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