We welcome spring to the Caribbean and with it a mysterious green algae that blooms in the waters surrounding the islands. Legend has it that algae bloom is an omen of things to come - that green seas attract large sea creatures, like whales and giant squids.
Some though say it was the Irish Pirate Shamus O' Malley - not algae - that turned the sea green. Shamus it seemed couldn't bear to see the green inks and dyes intended for the Caribbean Saint Patrick's celebration shipped off to Europe. So he and other pirates raided EITC ships and dumped their cargos of ink and dyes into the ocean (saving enough for the shopkeepers, of course). What do you think happened?
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Where in the Caribbean is Shamus O' Malley?
The Marceline Guild has a curious new crewmate, a Pirate from Ireland by the name of Shamus O'Malley. Shamus is a proud Irishman and a very lucky Pirate - he and his family have collected quite a fortune.Every year on St. Patrick's Day, Shamus celebrates his heritage by sharing his good fortunes with other Pirates - and giving away his hard earned fortune! But Shamus doesn't just stand around on the docks of Port Royal handing out pots of gold. You see, Shamus is uncomfortable in large crowds, so often he's found hiding in some brush or tucked away in a quiet shop.If you spot Shamus on St. Patrick's Day, walk up to him, greet him, and whisper to him this secret phrase: "This be my lucky day Shamus!"
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