In the Indian Ocean

I realize you all probably would like a substantial blog post about Ghana and South Africa at this point, but I unfortunately have papers and midterms coming up and I felt completely terrible all day today, which was not conducive to blogging. However, I've just been struck by inspiration to blog, although this has nothing to do with the countries I've been visiting (those posts take way too much time and energy). Instead, I just want to say that right now the MV Explorer is in the middle of the Indian Ocean, right in the center of the most awesome thunderstorm I've ever seen in my life. For awhile they were letting us on deck to take pictures, but I guess the winds are too strong now so they've ushered us away from the railings and things. But I tell you, it's amazing out there! The wind is really strong and the mist is so thick coming off the sea that it sometimes stings when it hits you, but it feels awesome and the lightning looks amazing. I took a few videos but they really don't do the spectacle any justice. This probably isn't actually very interesting to read about, but trust me, it's amazing!