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To spend more time with my husband, I
would go to the Bridge during his evening
watch –the watch of sunrises and sunsets,
very romantic! And the night sky is just
beautiful: You can see it without obstructions,
from one side of the horizon to the
other. The stars seem to be closer and
brighter there.
Finally, after a long voyage, we reached the
Pacific Coast of North America. I was very
glad to see some land again. It looked very
exotic and attractive!
Since the ship stayed in port for two
days, we had the chance to leave it and
explore Manzanillo on the next day. The
Captain was very kind to cover for my
husband during cargo operations, so we
had enough time for sightseeing. We had a
very nice time in Manzanillo. It is a lovely
place indeed.
After Manzanillo, the vessel sailed to
Colombia. And after Colombia, we arrived
in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I had to fly home
from that place. It was sad to say goodbye
that time, as I had just got used to life
on board and to the crew. But everything
comes to an end, and my journey did as
well. After two days in Ecuador I flew home,
and my round-the-world trip was successfully
completed.
Busan market
I was very happy to see my parents again.
And I felt that I had missed my house and
my friends and my dog so much! Now I am
waiting in the Ukraine for my husband, as
I always do when he is at sea. It is easier
for me to understand him now, as finally I
Healthy eating
For a balanced diet: The food pyramid
The good news is: You can eat whatever
you want. It is the amount that makes the
difference.
“Healthy” and “balanced” – when it comes
to the ideal diet, these words are used
again and again. But what do they mean
exactly?
The Food Pyramid can answer this question.
It clearly lays out which foods we should eat
more often in order to maintain a healthy
diet – these are found at the (wide) base of
the Food Pyramid. High-calorie or fatty
foods, on the other hand, make up the (narrow)
tip of the Pyramid – these should only
be consumed in small quantities.
The Food Pyramid complies with the recommendations
of the German Association
for Nutrition (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung,
DGE).
The basis
Liquids
Liquids – i.e. drinks – form the basis of a
healthy diet, and the bottommost level
of the Food Pyramid. After all, the human
body needs 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day,
depending on things like physical activity
or the weather.
Water is the ideal thirst quencher, as it is
calorie-free. Unsweetened herbal or fruit
teas are appropriate choices, too.
Care should be taken with Coke, Pepsi etc.:
Sweet juices, soft drinks or alcohol are not
part of the Food Pyramid’s base. They belong
in its top, among the fatty and sugary
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know what his life on board is like.
I feel thankful to everyone concerned for
this great opportunity to spend some more
time with my beloved one, and to see the
other side of his life. It was a very nice
journey and a great experience. I was the
very first passenger on board of RHL Conscientia,
and I am happy about it.
Vitaliy and Oksana Davydenko
foods. This is also true for “light” or “zero”
products because of their orexigenic effect
– they stimulate the appetite.
The second level
“5 a day” – five daily portions of fruit and
vegetables
Fruits and vegetables share the pyramid’s
next level. They can be eaten liberally, since
they are full of vitamins and minerals, yet
low on calories. The DGE recommends eating
five portions of fruit and vegetables
throughout the day – two of fruits, three of
vegetables. A “portion” is about the amount
that fits into one hand, e.g. one apple, two
carrots or two tomatoes.