New as Captain on board

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 I was ecstatic. It was long awaited promotion. 

Shanghai was warmer then Odesa.

New Year frenzy was over but Chinese Holidays were near.

Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore were handover ports. It was such smooth for me and departing Master. Port Control in Singapore was professinal.

I was feeling great on a destination to Brazil. It was Indian and Atlantic Oceans crossing.

Everyday sea was lovely. And Brazilian coast met us with slightly breeze only.

Sepetiba, Santos, Itapoa, Itajai showed us beautiful waterfronts.

I boasted first time with my rank. I was hit by Stroke the next day.

Superstition

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