Glassy Water (25.41, 179.20)

This morning I had the opportunity to witness nature at a fine moment. The ocean was so glassy and calm and the full moon was just about to set on the horizon. The moonlight lit up a golden trail of gentle rolling waves from the front of the ship the the edge of the Earth. The stars and planets in the sky that were bright enough to outshine the moon also left their own little paths of light leading off to unknown parts of the sea. Everything was quiet, as if the ship's engine was whispering as to not disturb the heavenly scene or the sleeping crew. The big dipper was off to the north, plunging into the distant sea. It was a strange feeling seeing familiar constellations in the sky but having them be in the different places. As if someone had shaken the celestial sphere creating a new star chart. It added to the unearthly feeling of this temporary dream world. I could have sat on the front of the ship all morning and watching the moon set, but alas, I had to go back to the computer lab.

A few hour later, the glassy seas added to a beautiful and calm sunrise and the boat was the only one making waves.