Out at Sea Reflections - The Louisiana Coast

Passage Revelation:  In life you sometimes have to adjust your sails for safety, whether at work or play to prevent danger. 

 Lessons Learned:   At night or day be aware that rigs are sometimes connected and avoid going between them.  If you accidentally hit a rig it can destroy your safe haven and home.

We have gone for days and still are along the Louisiana coastline.  You never think you will pass the Cajun country even though it is a small state, it has an enormous coastline. 

This morning I witnessed the most spectacular sunrise with brilliant orange, yellow and red colors reflecting on the water.  The sky illuminated the warmth of God of his creation; the sea.  This is when I feel closest to God.  There are no distractions taking me away from his love. 

In the distance a giant commercial shrimp boat spreads it's wings across the horizon searching for precious food.  I took a wide berth to miss the shrimp boat, since their direction is set.   At the end of the horizon another commercial shrimp boat came toward us.  I never understood why?  There are the only two boats at sea then inevitably they are always heading our way.  At sea the largest vessel wins, so it is best to adjust to safety.

Along the way we witnessed numerous rigs which were all unique.  Different shapes, sizes with their own purposes placed in a straight line.  While sailing you must look very carefully, since these rigs may be connected with pipes or electrical lines.  Sometimes the rigs do not have lights or whistles to tell you their locations.

On the port side a Taj Majah rig sits stately in the ocean.  It is majestic and I wonder who lives on this island of a house.  How many people could handle isolation in the middle of the ocean?  I believe it wouldn't  be so bad if you had a routine and felt valued.  Ironically some people feel isolated with millions of people surrounding them.  It is true happiness comes from within.