sailingsindy

I just broke down in tears, seeing the people waving from their balconies. I think it has been really stressful.

Praying for all involved. May the Lord Jesus have mercy on them.

The whole problem is very difficult.

Older people, who would like to cruise, know they haven't got long and some fancy cruising till the end. The cruise lines need the revenue so why not? Because if they get in trouble the passengers expect their governments to step in and help.

At the moment, and for the foreseeable future, governments can't afford to worry about a few hundred (probably retired) citizens stranded in distant seas. It is very expensive to treat and repatriate people who are sick abroad. What can the governments do? Leave the ship to list, without food and medical help until all are dead or spend money and resources (that are needed at home to fight this pandemic) to rescue retirees from distant parts, knowing that these same people would jump back onboard if well enough?

The whole thing is a mess and the situation has changed. If we manage to get this virus under control, then things might get back to normal. This is a long way off. In the UK our over 70s have to isolate!