Africa Mercy, in Las Palmas: Week three is down, 5 more to go,,,I think

Lots of work finished now after only 3 weeks of work.
I worked with a plumber/fitter this week moving sprinkler heads in areas we had renovated. Learned a lot about shipboard and European piping,,interesting at the least.

We are continuing to re install deck heads as well as remove deck heads for more overhead piping to be installed. Rumor is that we will be doing this right up to the time we sail.
The shipyard crew has installed new epoxy flooring in the sterilization rooms so next week starts the arduous task of moving them back into place and wiring them in. I have been scrambling trying to find parts that we need since whoever removed the old ones, threw parts away that we needed. Oh well,,it will take place because you can't be a hospital without sterilizers.

The wife and daughter of our friend, Arie from the Netherlands, arrived Wednesday for a short visit. We met them in the hotel last night and we all went for ice cream. They are both fun and a delight to know. We saw pictures of their kids and grand kids and listened to their adventures here on the Island. We were so excited to meet them, we didn't even get their names. The are coming Sunday to visit the ship and see what is going on. Today, we are taking a bus to the old city of Triana to see the sights.

This week, my legs finally are able to get me up and down these stairs with minimal pain (aches) so next week should be even better. Someone told me in a day, it is equivalent to over 3 miles of walking and climbing a 70 story stair. I believe that may be putting it mildly...Peggy had a very tiring day yesterday and she said it was strange because she hasn't been tired but it hit her all at once.

Yesterday we had lunch with Peggy's supervisor, Henry. He is a jewel and has been on the Africa Mercy off and on for 10 years and met his wife on board. We have met many people, probably more than you would think, who have met their mates on board or working in the main office.

The began re-installing the port propeller and shaft and it is quite the operation to see. I have a few pictures included of that process. Next week they are predicting to finish the dry dock portion of the work, then back into the water to finish the rest. It will be fun to be a "ship" once again.

Well, not much new going on so it's off for a Saturday of exploring...

Love
Ken and Peggy