Our cruise is putting in place a volunteer community service program called Global Harmony, and today we kicked things off with our first project: a tree planting.

A group of us were up bright and early (6 AM!) to head out to Glenshane Country Farm, a working sheep farm about 45 minutes outside Belfast, where we planted oak, maple, and apple trees. From the Global Harmony program mission statement:

This event symbolizes our first step toward making a significant impact on the environment and local people. Every tree planted through our program will help create a healthier, greener planet. These trees will contribute to global climate mitigation, purify our air, absorb carbon dioxide, and release life-giving oxygen. They will support biodiversity, protect the soil from erosion, create vital habitats, and provide essential resources for bees, other pollinators, and countless species.

Chris and Basia channel American Gothic: