Step by step

The picture shows the lower deck of the ship - derusted and provided with corrosion protection. Anyone who has seen it before - full of stuff and rusty - knows how huge this step is!

Karl, the boat builder, shoulders most of the work alone - he really is a hero.

I am so grateful for any support - people who help practically...a few hours, a day or a few days - you are more than welcome in Hamburg, where the ship is still moored.

And I am grateful for financial support. Yesterday I received a transfer from Hannah, a single mum. Although she only has a very low income herself, she transferred 15 euros...with that we can renovate the boat for an hour...I was very touched - when I experience something like that, I can only cry with emotion. I would love to give her a medal of honour - I am simply grateful.