The Travels of Anadrasata Nearabhigan: Day 14

 Here we are on Day 14 of Anadrasata's travels and she continues to have new experiences and meet new people.  This piece runs to 1,474 words and I hope that you all enjoy it.

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Brogaiday, 24 Ochd, 1893 C.E.

Dear Journal,

There was a storm in the night and thunder woke me around midnight.  Remembering the safety talk at lunch yesterday, I got up and looked out of the cabin window, expecting to see the storm outside, but it was clear and I could see the stars above us.  There were clouds below us, and while I watched I saw a purplish flash of lightning in the distance, going upwards.  I decided it would be better not to dwell on the matter and went soberly back to bed, where ai recited a prayer of thanks for protection before going back to sleep.  [I have never heard of lightning going upwards before - perhaps I should ask one of the ship's officers about it.]

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