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Shernel at sea
Shernel A Wright, originally from Cape Town, has been sailing the seas with Royal Caribbean for two years. She is working as sports staff on board the biggest cruise ship, the Oasis of the Seas, and she gets to sail to places she had never even dreamed of.
She shares her life on board the ship as well as some of the amazing places she travels to.
A Christmas eve to remember
Christmas is a time for giving, receiving, sharing and spending time those closest to you; a time to remember Jesus’ birth and more importantly, a time to remember His word. James 1:27 expresses the importance of kindness, “...look after orphans and widows in their distress...”
On the 24 December 2007 at a place called Sunshine Village in Phuket, I found myself surrounded by parentless and abandoned childr ...
Always on the go, like the energiser bunny!
My expectations of being part of the sports staff were somewhat different to what the job actually entailed. There were so many safety procedures that employees had to learn as part of the job requirement. In addition, staff are required to dance on theme nights, marshal excursions, disembark guests and perform in parades. I really got more than what I bargained for, but I took it in my stride as any crewme ...
Ship life: Virtual tour of cruiseliner
The first time I set foot on my new home and place of work, I was overwhelmed. No amount of virtual tours of the ship could prepare me for reality. This marvellous colossal vessel emanated sophistication, flair, serenity, comfort and charisma. What captivated me was the magnitude of the ship and all the different venues for pleasure! Was I in for a treat or what?
Allow me to vitalise your senses as I walk ...
My 15 favourite things to do in the world
Since working on ships, I have been to so many places, it is near impossible to choose a favourite on. Below are my top 15 things to do around the world.
1. Visit the Sunshine Village, which is home to orphans (due to the tsunami) and abandoned children in Phuket, Thailand.
2. Listen to the waves crash at Waikiki Beach in Hawaii.
3. Take road trip to Hoi Chi Min City and walk through the battlefield in V ...
Cruising the seas
Studying and finding direction is one thing but not loving what you are doing means existing and not living. Living to me means pursuing your personal goals and making dreams a reality. My goal was to achieve my MA in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science and thereafter explore the world.
I applied as sports staff to Royal Caribbean International Cruises and have been working for this company for just ov ...
