It is now our third day on the beautiful Island of Jamaica! It is definitely surreal that I am here right now. I didn’t know what to expect upon arriving, but in one word it is just beautiful! The weather is heavenly, the skies are blue and so is the water! Not to mention the people are wonderful as well. In just two days, I have learned a great deal of knowledge of the marine world that I did not know before. Yesterday was the first time I have ever been snorkeling. Although, I was a tad wary at first, it was a great learning experience. With only 16 days total, it is no surprise that we are running on a tight schedule and of course I am exhausted, but the exhaustion has been well worth it so far! Snorkeling has a way of waking you up and refreshing you, well at least for me anyways.

This morning my snorkeling buddy and I were up at 6 A.M. for our first morning snorkel. Up until today, I was convinced that Starbucks is the only thing that has the ability to wake me up in the morning and boy was I wrong. Being in the water has a way of refreshing your body. The morning snorkel was quite a spellbinding experience, the water was calm and the fish were just swimming on by. Unlike yesterday, today I snorkeled in deeper water and it was just extraordinary to be able to witness the underwater world! It is safe to say that up until yesterday Finding Nemo is the closest thing that I thought I would ever come close to an underwater experience. However, now I can say that snorkeling has allowed me witness so many marine life in their natural habitats. I was absolutely mesmerized as I swam above schools of fish and coral, and it feels more and more exciting with each snorkeling adventure. And would you look at the time, off to another snorkeling adventure now, so until next time!

Sign of Jamaica taken upon arrival at Sangaster International Airport.

Me on my first morning snorkel. 

– Abby