So far we have been having a lot of fun. We have camped
outside once and slept inside twice. It is really cool to learn about all the
knots and coils on the boat and many of us even got to sail the ship. The days
are tiring and hot, but extremely rewarding. We have been to two Marine Museums
and a few islands. We have been taking water quality tests, trawling, docking
the ship, and swimming in the water. We have also learned how to pitch a tent
and we are having fun preparing meals and cleaning up afterwards.
-Morgan
We used a trawl net to catch stinging sea nettles and comb
jellies. Then we got to eat the comb jellies! The comb jellies tasted like
salty unflavored jello. Also, so glad we got to sleep in air-conditioning the
past two nights! It felt so much better than sleeping in a tent over the first
night! Can’t wait to do more fun stuff…
-Andrea
The group has made our way through the bay in the hot sun.
The Sigsbee, our boat, is small but comforting. While on the boat, we learned
how to raise the main sail and jib, as well as use trawl nets and water quality
tests. I for one can tie many knots and have learned the basics of a seaman’s
life.
-Arun
We have slept inside for the past 2 nights and the air
conditioning felt really good. We also used a trawl net to catch fish but we
never caught any fish. The first time we caught a lot of sea nettles and a blue
crab. We also saw a few pelicans and that is very rare. We were able to learn
how to navigate and how to test the water quality of the bay.
-Esther
We’ve been able to sleep inside the past couple of nights
because it’s been so hot, which is nice. Last night we slept in this loft place
which was super hot, but better than the buggy outdoors. I think we’re getting
a little spoiled, but I like it. We ate out and got pizza last night, which was
yummy, but I like preparing the dinner more, just not the cleanup afterward.
Everyone here is fun, but people are getting eaten alive by mosquitoes…
-Nora
Last night, we were surprised by a big feast at Jerry’s as
which I stuffed myself with pizza and cookies. We also were able to sleep
inside in a room which was very hot but still better than the tents. This
morning, we were able to sleep in until 7:00, which was awesome! Hopefully we
get a shower in the next couple of days because I haven’t felt clean in a
while.
-Daniel
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