Neptune Day!

Neptune Day is a tradition that Semester at Sea does every fall and spring voyage to celebrate the crossing of the equator.  This tradition consists of a ceremony where students are transformed from “pollywogs” to “shellbacks”.  It involves being slimed with a mysterious fishy substance, kissing a fish and, for those who are brave enough, shaving your head.  The day starts with the loud banging of instruments being played by crew members who wake us up bright and early to start the festivities.  We ended the day with a BBQ and a talent show.  Once again we had beautiful weather and everyone had a great time.  (Of course I did not shave my head.)