Today Dart writes just a paragraph or two so that Dot can get word from him as often as possible.

He says he’s seeing new things and beautiful places, but has neither the ability, nor the freedom, to describe them. I’ll accept the latter, but never the former. He has the ability to describe almost anything.

He hopes to get off mess duty on July 1. The usual terms for such assignments are three months, but he’s sharing his with another guy. That sailor is due to attend midshipman’s school in a few weeks, so Dart may have to go back and serve the rest of their “sentence.”

The divine services held today were very pleasant, with warm sun, cool breezes and the gentle roll of the ship. It seems that it’s easier for Dart to find inspiration in nature than in scripture and sermons.

That’s all for today.