Is this weird? I've been thinking about taking another long trip somewhere after my job ends in January and I stumbled upon an opportunity I didn't know existed. Freighter travel. Apparently large freighters, used for shipping cargo, have up to 12 passenger rooms available for rent. These ships travel all over the world making stops in several ports to unload their cargo. The thought of being in the middle of the ocean for 30 days (and not on a luxury cruise ship) really appeals to me. No frills, no casino, no television, no bar, no mandated socializing - most of the other people on the ship will be workers. Nope, this would just be me and the ocean for 30 days, eventually landing in port somewhere - maybe Australia, or China...I'm not really sure yet. And I'd fly back home. But I have to say that "old world" travel has always interested me - I love the idea of being at sea during storms and rough weather as well as sunny, calm days. A modern day Columbus or, even cooler, a pirate! I love the idea of being somewhat alone in the middle of a vast, powerful segment of nature.
When I tell people this is something I'm considering (although I haven't really looked into it too much yet), they shake their head at the idea. "What kind of vacation is that?", I've heard from naysayers. And to be honest, as I verbalize my desire to do something like this I realize it's extremely abnormal. But I have a curiosity and a desire...
I may not actually do this trip but I'm most definitely intrigued by it.
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