Monday, March 30, 2015

A Beautiful View For Our Last Stop


As We Entered the Islands Water, We Were Amazed At What We Saw


 Boat Ride To The Island


 Relaxing While Playing Chess At The Beach Feat. RyMar

Our Preparation Class For Snorkeling



Day 6 Entry: Yasmine, Christian, Yohannes, and Christine

Note from Mr. Coolidge:  Sorry for the delay in getting our Sunday blog entry published.  The wifi was spotty last night.  Here it is, better late than never...

As we exited the bus after a short journey from the Mayan Center, we were delighted to see the sandy beach and light blue waters. We took some time in the water and on the beach as we waited for the boat to come. When the boat arrived everyone was very excited to get to the island, so we jumped into the boats and started our journey to the Tobacco Caye paradise. As the boat left the dock, we were constantly being sprayed by the water. 

About 45 minutes of getting soaked with ocean water, we were able to get a clear vision of the amazing island. The island has cute little houses that were colored with bright, vibrant paints. Palm trees cover the whole island with beautiful clear blue water. Conch shells wash on the shore with their beautiful peach color.  People walk around bare footed and are always wearing bathing suits.  Also the island consists of 20 residents that live here year round. After we had all settled on the island, we went to a snorkeling introduction class. In the class we learned good safety tips and which creatures NOT to come in contact with. When the presentation was over, we were given our gear and were all ready to go snorkeling. Our first snorkeling journey was when we were practicing the skills of the activity. 

Later at night when we were done with dinner, we were sent to get our gear so we could begin our night time snorkeling. We had to go over a couple of new rules for this new type of snorkeling so we could be safe while having fun.  We saw lots of new creatures and had an experience we will never forget. 


Happy Belated Birthday to Chris Nash, my great father!!  -Christian Nash





















10 comments:

  1. So good to hear and see you all! Tobacco Caye looks so beautiful and serene, and warm!!! I'm very jealous ... the weather here is chilly and windy. Enjoy your final day and night of this momentous adventure. Please remember: NO hairy spiders allowed in the luggage (-: Wishing you all safe travels ... See you in about 32 hours!

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    1. Thank you Ann. More snorkeling ahead of us today, as well as a visit to the Smithsonian Marine Research site on another caye. We are bracing ourselves for the seemingly inevitable drastic change in weather on our return.

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  2. Tobacco Caye does indeed look like paradise!! Thanks as always for the pictures giving us the "virtual travel" experience. Enjoy the snorkeling and other fun activities today. We can't wait to see you all tomorrow. Wishing you all a very safe and uneventful travel!!

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  3. Wow! The island truly looks like paradise. This seems like it has been a trip of a lifetime. Thank you Todd, Destiny and Barbara for all you have done for our kids. Please bring the sun home with you. Safe travels!!!! See you soon!

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  4. Yes, please bring the sunshine and warm temps, but not the BIG hairy spider or the termites! Can't wait to see everyone!

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  5. Hi
    Look at the sky!!! The clear blue water!!!!! So jealous!! Have fun guys!

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  6. The snorkeling must be amazing. It sounds like paradise. Enjoy your last day under the palm trees! See you on Tuesday night.

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  7. When you guys went snorkling did you come in cintact with any that you were not suppose to? What tyoes of animals did you see when you went?

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  8. Nia asked what you came in contact with that you weren't supposed too, but I am interested in what you came in contact with that you WERE supposed to. So, what did you?

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