Crossing equator.. Latitude 00 00..

for the sake of those really daft.. equator is the imaginary line with latitude 00 00 on the map..

The ceremony of crossing the line is an initiation rite in the Royal Navy, U.S. Navy, and other navies which commemorates a sailor's first crossing of the equator. Originally the tradition was created as a test for seasoned sailors to ensure their new shipmates were capable of handling long rough times at sea. Sailors who have already crossed the equator are nicknamed (Trusty) Shellbacks, often referred to as Sons of Neptune; those who have not are nicknamed (Slimy) Pollywogs.

Pollywogs undergo a number of increasingly disgusting (REALLY REALLY DISGUSTING - see the photos) ordeals, largely for the entertainment of the Shellbacks. Once the ceremony is complete, a Pollywog receives a certificate declaring his new status.


Photos all here


so anyway it was really a sickening experience.. had to drink 2 cups of totally disgusting concoction called Meng Po soup.. then they'll ask some lame qns like wats ur name, when u lose ur virginity, wat is ur girlfriend name and etc type of qns.. if u ans wrongly u drink another cup.. of course the answer is "I FORGOT".. because thats the point of meng po soup.. to make u forget everything b4 u reincarnate.. haha..


if u see the pics, we had to crawl, swim, walk, wriggle etc thru those few days old swill (food thrown away).. after the whole thing we stinked like shit.. went to shower a few times, still can smell man.. anyway.. i'm jus glad its over..


my cert: