I have chosen Jengil’s writing today to tell you about the exciting day we had on a pirate ship. “Yesterday on the 20th October we went on a fabulous outing to the waterfront and you’d never guess what we did! We sailed on a REAL pirate ship. It was wicked! It was called the Jolly Rodger! When we first climbed on everyone was racing round the boat exploring the decks of the ship. There was even a bar where you could buy drinks – not much in the line of kiddies drinks though, only beers, rums, whiskey – all very yucky for us! Then the engine roared and we all leaned over the edge trying to see the boat splatter through the waves, keeping our eyes peeled for dolphins, whales, penguins, and seals. We sailed off into the distance. Exiting the harbour we spotted a seal kindly greeting us with its flipper in the air. We sailed further away from the harbour and it became clear that there was land ahoy but not just any land bu Robben Island! Although we weren’t adventuring to Robben Island we were still very excited. The pirates started doing a play for us. I didn’t understand much so I think a pirate’s life must be very confusing! WE kept sailing and THEN the moment the whole class was waiting for… DOLPHINS! They were gently leaping in and out of the water. Our mouths dropped open, but then they disappeared just like that! The pirates started giving us tattoos that said THE JOLLY ROGER! We started turning around and a few minutes later heaved ourselves back into the harbour! And Then Mrs B let us go shoppingAfter the outing we were all tired but after all it was a spectacular day! ARRRRRRG!”
Entries (RSS)