



Ode to Ralph
There once was a young man named Ralph.
With Lindblad, he sails 60 degree south.
He can make a fur seal yawn,
Just like it was a pawn.
Now we wonder if he can even make it laugh!
“Opportunities for great photos abound!
Keep it simple, don’t clutter the background.”
He’ll pilot you in zodiacs,
To see penguins and kodiaks.
Missed the shot? He’ll take you back around.
On the ship intercom, he spoke with urgency.
Some might think it would cause an insurgency.
“There are icebergs in sight,
And the light is just right,
What we have here is a photo emergency!”
“How to take better pictures?” students ask.
He does not have to ponder the task.
“To get pictures that are aces,
Simply go to better places.”
That is why traveling with Ralph is such a blast!
Turns out Pamela is married to Howdy, but they still let me sleep in the tent with them. Camping is so fun! There are so many stars in the Chilean sky. Love that Southern Cross.
But, alas, all this excitement and adventure still can't erase the memory of my sweet Kerryquito (I carry her picture, above). She is still back in the box at Friutilla. I have decided that I will send for her so she can join me on the next adventure!