Zombie Ships

Every now and then you read something that makes you feel very fortunate that your life is so very blessed.  I cam across this Green Peace article about the Chinese Zombie Ships that are anchored off the West African Coast.  After reading this I have to say that to compain about any aspect of my life is very very wrong!  In comparison to the lives lived by the crews of these ships my life is that of a king!

We're in the big African Queen inflatable, cruising alongside an anchored trawler. It's more rust than metal - the ship is rotting away. The foredeck is covered in broken machinery. The fish deck is littered with frayed cables, and the mast lies horizontally, hanging over the starboard side. A large rusty Chinese character hangs on railings above the bridge, facing forward. It reads 'happiness'.

Zizi - our Chinese translator - shouts a greeting. A head pokes out from the accommodation, puzzled at this disturbance. A female voice, out here? He picks his way through the debris to the side of the ship. He's friendly, but a bit perplexed at our presence. Sarah asks questions - Zizi translates. He's the 2nd mate, and says that he's been sitting here on his own for five days, awaiting a new crew, He doesn't know when they'll arrive. The trawler itself has been anchored here, at this spot, for three months.

You can read the full article here.  It is an amazing scene to imagine living in this is inconcievable! I will definately appreciate my comfy bed tonight!  This post is in the "just Life" category, it is fitting as this is JUST life and only just!