USNS Mercy, Day 1

Today is our first full day aboard the USNS Mercy.. After arriving late last night and being almost 11:30pm before settling into bed, we were up early for breakfast at 6:30 and then the official tour! It's been an overwhelming day but definitely getting used to the routine already. Food isn't bad at all, and there are plenty of options! Our preceptor arrives this evening so hopefully we'll get to meet her and spend the day tomorrow getting to know her before we depart Friday morning. 
I can already tell this mission is going to be something special. We're only 2 days in and I've already met some incredible people and have had the opportunity to chat with them about their experiences in the military. They have completely different jobs and stories but both are incredibly special individuals. The people on this ship are truly genuine and interested in helping others by sacrificing their own time and lives. It really is inspirational. I hope I can take away half as much as these people did from their experiences!

Here's a sneak-peak as to what our living quarters are like!

Here's the view in Guam from the top deck of the Mercy!

More to come later... The internet on the ship is very limited so hopefully we can post frequently even once we depart!