[Finkenwerder]

1. At anchor off Lae circa 1973 waiting for alongside berth. Anchor watch 0000 to 0400, humid and warm, heavy rain, gentle rolling, watching the rain falling on the fore deck glistening in the deck lights and running in torrents to the scuppers, the lights of Lae in the distance, sitting in the pilot's chair and just taking it all in and being glad I was alive and able to appreciate the wonderful work that nature does.

2. Leaving various Queensland ports with a full load of sugar knowing that cargo care would be a simple exercise. No ventilation, no lashings - just batten down and enjoy the passage whether it be Singapore, Penang or UK. Lovely stuff!