Yesterday we arrived in Durrës, Albania our second stop on this deployment. We completed out Straits of Gibraltar transit safely and efficiently. The crew and I are exhausted from training and watches so this visit, albeit for a diplomatic reason, has been much needed and well deserved. My friend Julia is my liberty partner in crime this deployment, a big switch from my big brother Jacob from last deployment. Two women in a country unknown to them wondering aimlessly trying to find a hotel we had no idea was far away. Walking down what we thought was a road turned out to be an alley then getting chased by a cat and running away laughing. Then walking to dinner giggling and picking out cultural difference along the way, the men here are respectful and stand offish to women here it a nice change from most men in the US. If you adventure in a different country try their food, explore their country respectfully, and ALWAYS try the wine and desserts. 💕⚓️🧜🏼♀️🌊 Life of a traveling mermaid is adventure when you except everything in the flow.