Hi Roderick,
I know, I didn't think it would happen myself - but apparently if you want it badly enough you can get there!! I spent the last three years as Cruise Director on the MV Expedition (now the Proud Mary again) and as First Officer aboard PS Murray Princess, but now I am exactly where I wanted to be (albeit starting a university degree ((Bachelor of Business - Maritime and Logistics Management)) via correspondence).
That's right, we have had a school student from South Australia do some time with us - and it is good to finally be the one doing the encouraging!
Hope to catch up with you one day in Echuca!
James