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In October 2008, the author began a journey around the world, as a passenger on a working freighter. The ship visited 17 ports in the US and 8 foreign countries, and passed through the Suez and Panama Canals. East of Somalia in early December, the ship was chased by pirates 2 nights in a row.
This daily journal describes life and conditions on a real freighter. Planning guidelines and check lists are included for those who may be interested experiencing a similar adventure.