#ellesadventures

A view of my favourite view! Usually when in Edinburgh I climb to the top of Calton Hill for my favourite view of the city. Today for a change I viewed Calton Hill instead from the top of the Castle #ellesadventures https://www.instagram.com/p/B9r33sFpnh4/?igshid=1sdz8vknce6ub

I get messages often from cadets who have read my blogs or seen posts on Instagram asking advice for their first ship, and I can tell them for days about learning rules, studying, blah blah blah... But the most important thing is be kind to everyone you meet. Respect everyone you meet. Learn from everyone you meet, doesn't matter if they're Captain or Cleaner, Sailor, Mechanic, anybody they can teach you something, whether it's useful to your line of work, or just to look at something through different outlook. Everyone is at sea for a reason, whether it is because they want to be, or they need to be, but no matter the reason they are human beings and deserve to be treated the same way you expect to be treated. My way of thinking is that you're not so likely to be remembered as someone who could check firedoors, or could manoeuvre a ship well, but you will be remembered for being kind, for being polite, for learning someone's name and saying hello, for just smiling as you pass, sometimes it's the little things that you just do without thinking that makes someone's day a little bit brighter, and when you are so far from your home and family a kind smile is all you need to feel better. I love hearing from people just starting their careers, it's great to hear that words I've written have inspired or helped people. We all need to remember we were all just starting out once upon a time and that once upon a time was daunting, and it is so reassuring to talk to someone. Look out to the future guys, its will all be okay ❤️ #bekind #itwillbeokay #ellesadventures #thirdofficer #deckofficer #celebritycruises #trinityhouse #deckcadet #merchantnavy #warsashmaritimeacademy #careersatsea #girlsatsea https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Xq-L1Jl_G/?igshid=bx18tvhrizk7

Passing through Inocentes Channel, part of the Chilean Fjords at 10 tonight. @celebrityeclipse #ellesadventures #thirdofficer @celebritycruises #celebritycruises #celebrityeclipse #southamerica #chile https://www.instagram.com/p/B7H-WNWgsRq/?igshid=1fv5bszgfpzrv

Started the year in Mexico ended in Chile, and spent the past 12 months between the Caribbean, Baltic, Mediterranean and now South America. Still a lot of the map to conquer but I'm getting there. #ellesadventures #newyear #celebritycruises #celebrityequinox #celebrityeclipse #celebritysilhouette #wanderlust #thirdofficer #celebritytookmethere https://www.instagram.com/p/B6w3LouALNd/?igshid=1ju8c657e1nmz

Home 13, 498km... I love these signs and wanted a picture of Harry with it, but he didn't want to stay so this was the best we could do....#ellesadventures #herbyharryshop #ushuaia #endoftheworld #argentina #southamerica #thirdofficer #celebritycruises #celebrityeclipse (at Fin Del Mundo/End Of The World) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6tMc7GAd-8/?igshid=1248re28sljkz

Herbology Harry found the 'womping willow' while we had a wee explore. #herbyharryshop #buenosaires #argentina🇦🇷 #ellesadventures #harrypotter (at Plaza Libertad) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6REGscA557/?igshid=1vjf1ink52x9a

Been a long day and not even got my first flight yet... But we have no trust in our public transport so gave enough time for delays and cancellations! But arriving early did mean that got to catch up up with my big cousin Josh for lunch (with dad an Bea too) before check in! Also thanks @dodger_mary for my Herbology Harry, my wee mascot for this ship I think! #ellesadventures #herbyharryshop #harrypotter #celebritycruises #celebrityeclipse #thirdofficer #deckofficer #merchantnavy (at Glasgow Airport Departures) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OHDHxALBK/?igshid=14c3dzkp24bsz

Well this year has been a bit of an adventure hasn't it! Looking forward to next one #ellesadventures #celebritycruises #celebrityequinox #celebrityeclipse #celebritysilhouette #deckofficer #thirdofficer #careersatsea #girlsatsea https://www.instagram.com/p/B55LYdiA-wM/?igshid=1vxeqv6lzjpcx