From Marina to Horizon, A Journey with the ARC+
As I sit here, surrounded by the gentle lull of the sea, I can’t help but feel like I’m living in a real-life sequel to The Odyssey. But instead of a Greek hero, I find myself aboard a vessel, not of wooden oars and sails, but of modern marvels and maritime dreams. Ahoy, my fellow seafarers, for I have tales to tell from the high seas! Day 0 – Sunday: Setting Sail into the Unknown Departure day, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. It’s a curious mix of excitement and nerves, like a first date with the ocean. After…
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