This section contains the diary from January 4, 1999 through April 12, 1999. This period describes the search for Interlude, it's purchase, and the modifications made to it before we depart on the Great Circle Trip.
Click the time periods to the left to read that section of the Diary. Use the key below to determine the content of each time period.
Diary 01 01/04/99 - 01/13/99 In dry dock
Diary 02 01/13/99 - 02/10/99 Upgrades to Interlude
Diary 03 02/25/99 - 02/28/99 Moving aboard
Diary 04 03/01/99 - 03/24/99 Improvement work continues
Diary 05 03/25/99 - 03/29/99 A shakedown cruise to Key West
Diary 06 03/30/99 - 04/12/99 Last preparations, parties and farewells