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Dear diary,

In just a few moments, mom and I are going to sail on a huge ship that is going to Yokohama where my father’s job is. We’re leaving from San Francisco- my city of birth. I am going to meet my father there. I haven’t seen him in six months so I am very excited.

After I get settled in our cabin, I promise to write more and tell you all about this amazing experience!

Yours,

Adi

Dear diary,

We got a private cabin and we were so thankful.

When I first went into our stateroom, there was a smell of alcohol. It is so weird because in these days there is a prohibition on drinking alcohol. I hate this smell and I felt a little sick. The movements of the ship also didn’t help…

After some time, my mom told me to come to eat something in the dining room. I hope I don’t throw up 🙁

Adi

Dear diary,

It is terrible!! I can’t eat anything!  I could not wait to return the room so I am writing it to you from the dining room. This room is so big and fancy compared to our tiny stateroom. There are a lot of people from all over the world and we sit together around round tables. We don’t know anyone else on the ship so they put us together with a nice couple from America and three other men.  I think I heard the couple call one of the men Mr. Know-all… What a strange name…

See you tomorrow,

Adi

Dear diary,

On my way back from the dining room to my stateroom, I saw this man again.  He had dark hair and fancy clothes and was very chatty.  He tried to explain something to another man but he looked bored and uninterested.

I am going to sleep now,

Adi

Dear diary,

Tonight I was very excited!  There was a fancy dress ball on board and my mom and I were wearing our fancy dresses!

When we got to the large hall everything was really beautiful!

I was surprised to see again the dark man I told you about.  He was in charge of the ball and talked a lot on the microphone.

I am so tired now

Good night

Adi

Dear diary,

Today is just another fun day on the ship.  My mom and I put on our bathing suits and spent the whole day out in the sun on the deck. My mom started to talk to the nice lady from our dinner table.  Her name is Mrs. Ramsay and she seems very nice.

I am having a great time

Adi

Dear diary,

Tonight at dinner something really strange happened.  The men around our table started to talk about pearls.  I listened to them because I love pearls and I saw that Mrs. Ramsay had a beautiful pearl necklace.  I don’t know why suddenly her husband took it off and gave it to Mr. Know-all.  Everyone was really quiet and I think Mrs. Ramsay felt sick because she was really pale…

Sometimes I don’t understand the adults

Adi

Dear diary,

When we went down to breakfast the next morning I saw many people talking and laughing… I heard the name “Mr. Know-all” again and again and I had the feeling that they were laughing about him.  I felt sorry for him because I think he is a nice guy.

Soon we will get to Japan.  I can’t wait to see my father!

Adi

Dear diary,

This is our last day on the ship and Our suitcases are packed. The famliy or friends of all the pepole on the ship are waiting for us on the shore of Yokohama. my Dad is there from the morning and  I am very excited that we will finally be together again.

I will write again when we get to his house,

Yours

Adi

we are in my father’s home. I missed him so much.

finally, we are a happy united family.

we are going to eat in the best sushi resturant in Yokohama.

see you until the next sailing.

adi <3