Tuesday, July 1, 2008

First Day Aboard

Ahoy there!

Our Oysters trip is well underway, after a successful first day sailing on the Sigsbee and an exciting night of camping under the stars. We set sail from the Baltimore Harbor and made our way to Annapolis, where we docked up and then went out to beautiful Thomas Point to set up our tents.

The students got to get a firsthand look (and feel) at the wonderous oyster, inside and out. There was poking, squishing, prodding, sketching, and, yes, there were some oyster guts flung on the deck (accident? maybe).

They also started with learning the "ropes" of sailing the Sigsbee, and everyone pitched in, helped out, and learned tons. We'll update tonight or tomorrow morning with content from the students, and their spin on how things are going out here! So, we're happy to tell you that everyone's safe and having fun. 'Til then,

Oysters Trip '08!

8 comments:

Unknown said...

We are listening. Hope you are able to keep posting. Good weather?

g & u

Alex's Mom & Dad said...

Sounds like you're having fun. We hope the wind is at your back.
Smooth Sailing!

David Whiting said...

brenton's parents - sounds like you are off to a good start. Looking forward to photos from the high seas!

Suzie Alwash said...

Hello to Norah and all you Oystahs!

Kimspirit said...

Kimberly's Tia - It sounds like a great adventure is just beginning. Have fun everyone and build a lot of good memories to last a lifetime.

Mavengvl said...

Hello Mark

I am so proud of you and I hope that you are learning and most of all I hope that you are having lots and lots of fun. I miss you and I hope to see you soon!

Auntie Gail

Cress said...

Hi Mark! It is the 4th of July your Dad is up just to say some stuff looks like you were off to a good start! Love Mom

Cress said...

proud of you as always Mark.
love ,Dad