We started the day as usual, eating our daily serving of eggs and a muffin. After breakfast, we boarded the truck for our last snorkel at Snapshot Reef.
It was a bittersweet morning knowing it would be our last swim together as a group. In just 48 hours we would be at the airport getting ready to start our journey home. Despite the mixed emotions, we observed all of the corals, fish and organisms we have studied for the past three weeks. From blue tangs, to Christmas tree worms, we saw it all at Snapshot (Everything, but the Shark that is!). After reviewing for the final tomorrow, we played a game of tag and enjoyed our last swim in the water here at San Sal.
Buying souvenirs in town
On the way back to the GRC, we stopped in town to pick up a refreshing Bahamas Goombay Punch and some gifts for everyone at home from the town’s basket weaver. Lunch today was chicken sandwiches. YUM! After lunch, it was an afternoon of studying, napping, bracelet making, and finishing any other projects due before we leave. After dinner, tonight’s class was focused on reviewing for our final. We watched slide shows of all the organisms we will need to identify and reviewed all the last minute information. As the night is coming to an end, we can’t believe there is only one day left. Wish us luck tomorrow! And we will be home in no time!
Bahamas out!
Our last swim together!
-written by Moira Beebe ’13 & Sarah Reilly ‘13
Amanda: I have so enjoyed reading your blogs daily. It made us, here back home, seem like we were still connected to everyone there. Enjoy your last day in San Salvador, soak in all the memories of your last three weeks because we want to hear about everything. Can’t wait to see more pictures. Good luck to everyone on your test today. Safe travel home and we’ll see you on Saturday. Moose is getting excited when we tell him you will be home in a few days. Love, Mom
HI Tasha,
I am so exited to see you! I have good news, I scored my first goal on Tuesday evening! It was so much fun! The team was happy for me. I started back at day care and it was fun to see all of my friends. Have fun and see you soon. I miss you Tasha!
Love,
Jenna
Thanks for all the wonderful memories we have been able to be a part of by the blogs.
Ok now down to business Hannah. Rest on the trip home cuz it shopping time with my bff. Gods blessing for safe travel. luv tums
HI Tasha and the rest of the group!
Enjoy the last moments in San Salvador. Your post expresses the mixed emotions as your departure nears. Think of the wonderful experiences you have and how much you have all learned in this jouney, about marine life, college homework, research, and the great friendships that have formed. The posts on the blogs have been super, thank you all for sharing your adventures with us at home. Safe travels to each of you. Thank you to the Professors for supporting the Wittenberg crew on this journey.
Tasha – See you soon!!!!!!
The Boerst Family
Well its now 9:30am here in middletown and the countdown has begun for.
36 hours before I get to hold my Beautiful wife in my arms and hug my Beautiful sisterinlaw I cant wait untill tomorrow night the weather here is nice for a change but by time you get back it will be as hot here as it is there but muggy LOL.
You all have a safe trip home.
I love you Kathi and jenni Come home safe xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Looking forward to seeing you . Have a safe flight back. Sounds like the trip was a real success!!
Dear Witt Crew, I hope you enjoy your last day and good luck on the final. Thank you so much for sharing the excitement, adventure, and beauty of your wonderful Bahamas trip through your thoughtful, entertaining posts & stunning photos on this blog. Many thanks to the Witt Profs who have coordinated and directed this enriching endeavor. I am sure you all hold many cherished memories of your fantastic Bahamas experience. Best Wishes and a safe trip home to all of you! Dear Christen, You have someone very special, who just hasn’t been himself without you here, waiting patiently for your return. When I tell Charlie, “Christen’s coming home, he adorably tilts he head to the side and wags his tail so much he almost falls over. He has so much love and anticipation for your safe return, so do we all! Have an enjoyable day, Savor the moments! I pray for your safe trip home. God Bless You. Love Always and Forever, Mom XO<3
Enjoy the last day and good luck to all on your final. Thanks for the daily updates…they were very entertaining
Steph, I can hardly wait to see you and hear the stories. We will see you at the airport Friday! Love, Mom
JB,
May decide to get you on Saturday morning instead of Friday. Call me when you get to the states to confirm. Thanks.
Hope you had a good last day and got everything packed back up. At least you won’t have a bunch of sunscreen!!
TTTFN. Love, Mom
Hey Kathi and Jen! Well, it has been good times but it is time for you two to come back home! We miss you and can’t wait to see you! Between Dr. Phill and the rest of you, I don’t think you need to be soaking up much more sun or you will start to bake. Lol. Get some great souvenirs and come back to the buckeye state! I might call you tomorrow evening but I know you will be exhausted from the trip so I may just let you chill with your family and call on Saturday. Love from you favorite midget!
Hey Witt Crew! Thank you all so much in blogging and sending us pictures to bring us closer to share your adventures. Words cannot even tell you how much this has meant. I cant wait to see you Josh, and hear about your adventures. Thank you Witt Professors for teaching our “children of the sea” so much that they could have never experienced otherwise. I love the fact you did a last picture in the waters of the Bahamas as a group. The picture of everyone in the pool with their equipment and the picture of everyone in the Ocean will make a great picture to end this part of the class with. I hope everyone did well on the exam. Have a Safe trip home. Oh, I dont know what I will do now at 4 a.m. getting up to read the blogs or see if anything is there.
Love, Mom
Looking forward to your safe return! Thanks for keeping all of us informed with the wonderful entries in your blog! Can’t wait to hear all of the stories first hand and see all of the pictures! Fly safe!
Love, Mom
So glad you guys will be home soon. Can’t wait to learn all the code words and what they mean. Not sure who coco thunder and jonny bravo are. It will be nice to put names together with faces. Fly safe and give us a call when you get back in the states. Aren’t you excited to be able to use your phone again? Can’t believe you will be home tomorrow night.
Love Mom, Dad, Matthew, and Alyssa(she is on Skype right now)
Hey Hannah
We will miss reading the blogs every day but will be glad to have you home. Text us as soon as you can. I know you have seen a lot of creatures but please do not bring any home lol. Your air conditioned and bug free home is waiting. Hope you all have a safe trip.
Love Dad
Ben,
Good luck on your final and have a safe trip home!! We might have 80 kids tomorrow at camp!!! We almost hit it today, we were a few short! See you soon!
Kara
Dear Jonny Bravo,
It will soon be time to turn your phone on again. We are all anxious to see you. Lil is jealous of your tan. Call us as soon as you are able. lilly and I just returned from 5 days in Maine. It will be great to have all of us in one place for a time.
Love you, Mom
Your trip looks like you will have lots of memories for a lifetime but I am so very glad you are coming home. Have a safe trip home–All of us are waiting anxiously We love you Kath and Jen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Christen, I can’t wait to hear all of the details of your Bahama experience! See ya in just a few hours! I’m praying that God blesses you with a safe trip home. We Love you, Mom Ryan Charlie Calypso