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Adjusting to Life on Land
Returning to life on land was a shock for Ed and Mabel. The bustling noise, the constant stream of people, and the sheer pace of everyday life were overwhelming. For over ten years, they had grown accustomed to the gentle rhythm of the ocean, the predictable patterns of ship life, and the comforting isolation from the rest of the world. Now, back on solid ground, they felt disoriented, unsure of how to reenter a world they had left behind.