Wednesday, October 26, 2011

How to not chase a Princess

Today the ship is spic and span, newly waxed floors, walls washed down, carpets smelling clean, hospital washed anew, because Princess Anne is coming onboard! The eldest daughter of the Queen of England is here in Sierra Leone and is visiting the Africa Mercy.

Cue my brilliant schemes to meet her. To be promptly smacked down during the community meeting as our Operations Director read out the list of "thou-shalt-nots". Thou shalt not hang over the side rails of the ship. Darn it. Thou shalt not point high-powered cameras at her- the 007's might mistake that for a rifle. (Do you think my little point and shoot counts? And do I really look that threatening?) Thou shalt not line the hallways on her marked path through the ship. (Scratch plan number 3) Thou shalt not show up at her hangout spot unless you've been invited, and I've not been. Hmmm. I might feel a real need to go to the pool on deck 9 at a ridiculous hour of the morning, see if I see her pull up, from on high.

Not so great to be a princess though. In the area that she's going to be talking to people they've removed all the chairs. Poor lady's got to stand all the time. Apparently that's just protocol. Or, Frances suggested they might be bringing in special thrones or something :-)

Weeeee'llll seeeee!!! (skips for joy)

(The lady on the right)

4 comments:

Mom said...

It was hard to see who the lady on the right is - all I saw was the queen and some neice on the extreme left/ But hey, a miracle could happen and who knows -Hi pumpkin, I'm back home again, and start work tomorrow - enjoying a couple of low key days before starting again - had a wonderful time in SA, and will email you with some practical info to help you while there. Love you, and hope you get to meet the lady, or princess today, may God touch her life while she visits you'all....

Mom said...

Oh maybe the person on the right is a
lady in military regalia, oooops...

Kristi said...

WHAAAATTTT!?!?!??!?!?!?! I am SOOOOO Jealous! Oh the things you are doing without me! =) Love you! and hope you get a picture!

Angela said...

Leave it to you have one crazy adventure after another!! You always did manage to get stuck in the right place and the right time!!! Need the full scoop ASAP!!! :D