The Journey Day by Day

  • Barbarossa, October 23, 1909

    This has been a glorious day, and the sick have arisen. The sea is still rough, but the sun shining puts a bright aspect on things all around. The young people are playing games, and everybody takes a walk on the promenade deck. Even the solitary young man, who has been sitting all day in…

  • Barbarossa, October 24, 1909

    At 5 o’clock, we were awakened by the blowing of the Foghorn. This is a world of changes. It took about a 1/4 hour before I became accustomed to the new noise introduced into our accustomed number of noises, and I then fell asleep again to be awakened at 7:30 by the brass band playing…

  • Barbarossa, October 25, 1909

    We awoke after a very quiet and restful night. The ship has hardly any motion, and everything seems to be well again. I generally arise first and take a promenade around deck, lasting half an hour, during which time Mama and Emily dress. We enjoy our 1/2 a Grapefruit (Panipelmuse) [sic] each, before breakfast, also…