So Bex, of all the modes of transport
available, why a cargo ship?
I love travelling by sea and my father is an
ex-seafaring man. As a person who seeks
out alternative travel methods, the idea of
travelling as a passenger on a container
ship as opposed to a cruise ship was pretty
exciting.
Did you have any expectations while
planning to take on this adventure?
Travel in the past has taught me to never
have expectations, but that’s easier said
than done. As a writer, I am blessed – and
sometimes cursed – with an overactive
imagination so I was expecting bad food
and uncomfortable accommodation.
So once onboard, what was your first
thought?
That my cabin was positively luxurious! I
had a double bed, desk and a lounge area.
I definitely didn’t anticipate having a swimming pool or gym on board!
You were the the only female aboard the
cargo ship. How was it being a solo female
in a confined area with a crew of 24?
I very quickly felt as if I was with an extended family of uncles, cousins and brothers. A
lot of them missed their families and loved
to talk a lot about their wives and children.
The senior crew were Swiss, Polish and
German whereas the rest of the crew were
Filipino. It was a really interesting exercise
in learning about other cultures and living
amongst them on a daily basis.