Photo: A constellation of ships

A Constellation of Ships

Photo and text by Jan Hansen

My mind sees a parallel between the conjunction of the planets Venus and Jupiter and that of these two ships that just met at 4:45 on 6-29 off Richmond Beach. Power and pleasure: strength and love; government and the people what could this symbolize. At least no one will postulate the star of Bethlehem for the Statendam (NCL) and the Naval carrier. The drama of the planets will be at its best tomorrow evening.