Saturday, February 22, 2014

ROYALTIES AT SEA

The albatross is arguably the most beautiful sea bird across the oceans. There are different species, and plenty of them, in both the Atlantic and Pacific waters south of Latitude 45 degree.

The albatross is the sea version of its counterpart on land, the eagle. Royalties is the most fitting description of these birds, whether they are soaring in flight or perched on tall trees surveying their domain. They convey power and even a tinge of fear on the one hand, only to be balanced by elegance and even charm on the other.

A mascot to seafarers, their presence is associated with luck and good riddance. As quoted in an old sea log ' ... instead of the cross, the neck of an albatross my neck will be hung ....'


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