20) Crossing the Equator

Crossing the Equator

King Neptune and His Helpers

Pollywogs no more for us!  We did that, kissed the dead fish and were slimed a few years ago. We no longer have to endure the rituals of crossing the equator for the first time. But it was fun watching the ‘newbie’s’ being baptized.

Kiss THAT???

Actually we crossed the Equator last night on Saturday into Sunday, around midnight, but since everybody was asleep, we now needed to ask Neptune for forgiveness, not permission. 

Trying to Catch Coloured Water In a Cup

It is a much harder task to do. Neptune was not so happy that we snuck in. His ‘punishments’ were rather severe. Raw eggs were broken over the heads of the pollywogs, they were dyed by buckets of colored goop and naturally, they had to kiss a dead fish also.

More Goop On Pollywogs

What a Mess But a Good Time Had By All

Even the Captain of the ship and 3 other crew members had to walk the plank into the pool. They had to do this in uniform, into the water as is! 

Captain (with Mic) and Officers About to Walk the Plank

 Only then could we feel the appeasement of the gods… it was a mess on deck but somehow everybody smiled. 

Our Friends, Jean and Ross

Luckily we found some shade to watch all these antics, but still, being delicate…

Carol got a bit sunburned.