Personal log 10-03-2674 - James

I had a tour of the ship today. I was able to see the entire ship except for the bridge module which is strictly off limits to everyone except the captain and bridge crew. I would have loved to see that, but I guess I would have to join the space program in order to do that. The ship is just over 1200 feet long and has 20 decks, and has every convenience of home. I was interested to know that everyone has the same accommodation. There is only one fee, and one type of state room for our travels across space. I guess I didn't pay attention when I booked my passage. Most of the ship is what seems to be endless passageways with common areas dispersed throughout, along with three restaurants, one being formal and the other two being a casual affair. The 20th deck has a wonderful garden that takes up most of the deck. It includes some 200 different species including a vegetable garden that the crew uses in our meals. The deck uses lighting that simulates natural sunlight, and has several huge windows that have spectacular views of the stars. There are quite a few places where people can sit and just enjoy there day. I would have to say that this is my favorite part of the ship. It's absolutely marvelous. The last part of the ship that I was able to explore was engineering. Located in the belly of the ship, in places, it took up two decks. Even though I was able to see this part of the ship, there was extensive security measures taken. The amount of technology crammed into every area of engineering overwhelmed the senses. The sound was also massive, churning, beeping, and humming. It all fascinated me, but the concepts were so beyond my knowledge that it was like the tour guides were speaking another language. You see, throughout my long life I've tried to keep things as simple as possible. Although I have enjoyed the advancement in technology and have been able to use it, I don't pretend to understand how it works. I had a wonderful day. It very intriguing.