Since yesterday only half of the class could fit on the boat, today the other half took the trip out to Gaulin Reef. Unfortunately, one person got a little sea sick…but luckily recovered later in the day. The group saw a tiger grouper, a six foot wide southern sting ray, a two foot long Caribbean Spiny lobster, and its molt because it had recently molted.
Caribbean Spiny Lobster Molt
After the snorkel trip, Edbert, the boat captain, took the group to Catto Cay to see nesting brown boobies, noddy turns, sooty turns, and sally lightfoot crabs. While this part of the class was gone, others stayed at the station and worked on miscellaneous tasks to finish up research or ventured out to North Point to collect more data.
On the Boat to Gaulin Reef
The class reunited at lunch over burgers, fries, pasta salad, and jello. For the afternoon, we all worked on gathering more data and finishing up our research. Groups headed to Sand Dollar, Bonefish Bay, Singer’s Point, and North Point, while a few students stayed at the GRC. After returning to the station, everyone showered and enjoyed some down time until our exciting evening activity.
After dinner at the Short Stop
Tonight there was no class…but typical Bahamian food. Instead of more lectures, the professors took us to the local bar, the Short Stop, to enjoy a meal cooked by a couple of local ladies. We had fish, conch fritters, peas and rice, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and guava duff. This was a much appreciated change of pace.
After dinner, some headed back to the GRC while others stayed for a while to mingle and play card games. All in all today was another sandy, hot, and sweaty day here on San Sal. Everyone is starting to get mixed feelings about leaving our home away from home for our real homes. 3 DAYS. Bahama <3.
-written by Rachael Nuzzo ’13 & Jonny Price ’13
Fantastic post I enjoyed it very much YAY 3 more days cant wait to see my love and my favorite sister-in-law tons of hugs for you both are waiting hehe.
No futher new as of this morning on jan but i will post more tonight if there is an update love you both keep safe.
Oh, fresh fish and conch fritters…yummmm. YOu guys are sooo lucky! May as well been swimming in the ocean with y’all with all the rain we be gettin here! Today they finally said, “Dry”
Message from Dad is that all is well on the trip. That is a relief!
I off to feed da horsies and ride. Have another GREAT day!
Oh, they gonna rebuild ‘Touchdown Jesus’…All it is now is a stick figure. Even made national news. Oh what goes on in our tiny corner of the world….
Love, Mom
Monday and today’s posts were great – you all are really seeing some nice marine life. And the pictures of your tanned and smiling faces brighten my day! Can’t wait to see you in just 3 days! (actually four since I won’t see you until I pick you up on Sat. – Emily, make sure you connect with us so we know that is still the plan). It is supposed to get into the 90′s this weekend (at least, up here in Michigan, that is). I can already feel the humidity building. We might get some rain, but it seems that Ohio has gotten an obnoxious amount of rain – just like you had more snow at Witt this winter. There might be more mosquitos here than there – yikes! Enjoy your last few days. Soak in everything you can. And, have a safe trip home. Love, mom
You look so tan and healthy I bet that boat ride was great! Hope it wasn’t one of you that got sick!! Jan will get his other two stints in Thursday if this one is o.k.–they have to go through the first one to get to the other two–praying alot!!!!!Love and miss you so much–needed my girls with me to hold me and tell me everything was going to be alright!!!
Hi Dolly, Well, it looks like you are still really enjoying yourself. I love the group picture!!! I can only imagine that the local fish is yummy, I don’t know about the fried conch, though? I hope you are staying healthy, drinking enough fluids, not getting too much sun, etc., etc… And Christen as you are packing your bags to come home, your brother and I wouldn’t mind if you could please pack a few of those Caribbean Spiny Lobsters (the actual lobster, not its molt) into you suitcase. It looks like that would be some great eating and we would have a souvenir! TEE HEE HEE! Take Care, enjoy these last few days! See ya soon, HOORAY! Love Always, Mom<3
Ben,
While anticipating these updates, your mother and I discussed how our parents
probably would have received only one or two postcards. These messages and pictures are fantastic! No comment that we would have seen Chris Columbus. Did we need to contact Scioto Reserve about next week’s schedule? It’s back to the real world soon! Kara will be with us on Friday.
Love, Mom&Dad
Lauren,
Enjoy those last few days you look like a native with that sun tan. Mom Pixie and I are ready to hear all of your great stories… We will see you friday night.
Love ,
Mom & Dad
Hello, Everyone!
Hope all is well and you are finishing up with your research! By the blog entries and pictures, it looks as though you have all had a wonderful experience on San Salvador Island! Enjoy your last days there and make the most of them! We (your family and friends) are all looking forward to your return! Love you and miss you, Rachael! See you Friday night! Safe travels!
~ Mom
Great post, Rachael and Jonny. You two should think about writing for SCUBA diving magazines.
Enjoy the rest of your stay,
Bob and Jan Copes
My goodness…..look at those tans! Jen, you are starting to look like a lobster. Lol. I still can’t believe it is almost time for you guys to come home. It feels like you just left. Hope you guys enjoy your last couple of days there and I will see you soon.
Hi Rach! Doing some fun things I see!! Enjoy the fun!! Maybe we’ll see you around “Menner”!
This is such a great trip and I, for one, am extremely jealous. It sounds like a really good opportunity to learn about both the wildlife and the Bahamanian culture. Hope you had a great time Rachael!
Wow! The pictures are beautiful, as always. We really like the close ups. We love reading about what you and your class are doing. Wonderful experiences. Great research opportunity. And, what great memories you will have.
I wish I could see the six foot wide southern sting ray and the two foot long Caribbean Spiny lobster. Yes, I know you are thinking, mom and dad would like to see everything we have seen. It is true. We cannot wait to hear all about your trip and your learning.
Just two more days. Call as soon as you are back in an area where you can all.
Take care. Safe travels back home!
Love you MUCH!
Mom & Dad
Wow! It sounds like you guys are having a blast! and that food sounds pretty good! at least compared to what they are making us eat back at witt.
Make sure Jonny doesn’t drown!
-Windsor
Another sighting of the new species. I think it looks more luminescent than before. Looks like all is well. Hope there is no more of the sea sickness stuff. It can really ruin a day for someone. We will plan on being at the airport in Columbus. Can’t wait to see all of the pictures and hear all the info you have learned. Can’t wait to see you
Love Mom , Dad, Matthew and Alyssa in Spain(she is having a blast)