My Favourite Things

'My favourite things' on this journey around the world

(with apologies to the song from The Sound of Music)

The blow holes of dolphins
a crew mate's warm smile
the power of helming
another sea mile
an albatross gliding - the moon on its wings
these are a few of my favourite things

Glorious sunrises
colourful sunsets
The swoosh of the water
hot chocs on the sun deck
dolphins that dive
in their phosphorous bling
these are a few of my favourite things

When the boat beats
and the salt stings
when I fuss and frown
I simply remember my favourite things
and then I don't feel so down

A swim in the deep
and sapphire blue seas
lolling to sleep
gentle rocking, smooth breeze
whale spurts and sea birds
silly songs that we sing
the pleasures of port stops and flying fish things

When the sun burns
and the cold brings
frosty feet and hands
I simply remember my favourite things
and then I don't feel so bad