One of my biggest accomplishments today was finding the pool and beach. Around 10am I went to investigate the pool for a possible lay-out area. The wind was really whipping around by the pool so I headed to the beach to find a "more calm" wind. I choose a beach chair and oiled up for the next hour while listening to my ipod for one of the first times on this entire trip. I didn't want to stay out too long in the sun b/c my dad had booked us a 2pm Catamaran ride on the "flying cloud." A bus came and picked us up around 12:30 and we headed over to Paradise Island to catch the boat. We were really early so we had a lot of time to do some shopping and people watching. My dad brought along my binoculars that I got for Christmas from Ryan and Lauren and spyed on people on their boats... it was kinda funny.
But anyway, we hopped on the boat at two and basked in the sun although once again it was windy. The boat headed out to the unhabitated Rose Island about 8 miles off the coast of Providence Island (the main island where I am staying). There were actually alot of other tours going on around the area and on the island so it was by no means seculded. Since no one wanted to get off at the island, the boat anchored just off a coral reef and everyone went snorkeling. I saw some fish and a sting ray but over all I wasn't very impressed. And the water was cold :-(
I cut my snorkel time short and got back on the boat, only to meet a girl who is going on SAS. Yeah! I now know 2 people! Its a start I guess.. She was really cool and I hope to meet more people like her on the ship!
Once my dad and I got back to the hotel, we headed to dinner at the "Poop Deck." My dad had had it recomended so he thought he would splurge and take me there. I ordered the Conch Chowder, my dad ordered the Conch Fritters and the Sea Food Platter (conch, shrimp, peas and rice, slaw, and grouper) to share. The seafood was much better the seafood we had a few days ago. Overall it was very good.
Tomorrow is my last day in the Nassau, and I am really looking foward to getting on the ship. I don't have anything planned, although my dad is going to go diving. I just want to lounge around and meet some people. Maybe I'll take the car for one last joy ride...
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3 comments:
Hi, Janine.
I'm a SAS alum from S72 who has been reading blogs for the past year, ever since The Wave.
I recently checked out this semester's blogs and tagged yours as my favorite when I read the first line of your bio, "I have never led a normal life." I knew then that I was going to enjoy your blog because you'd have a unique perspective on the semester. I like your sense of humor and your way with words!
I will enjoy following your adventures as the semester unfolds. Have a safe trip!
Sarah Bethune
SAS alum, S72
Hey Janine, it all seem so unreal. I can't imagine you somewhere else. It seems fake. I really miss you already. It sounds like you are having so much fun. I wish I could have gone snorkeling with you and gone out to dinner at a fancy restaurant. I am glad you are having fun and enjoying your time. I hope you continue to meet more students and make some good friends. I love you so much and I am thinking about you always and telling everyone I know where you are, how much I miss you, and how I am so jealous.
I'm jealous too! I should be doing this trip with you. But no stupid me is here in GR sitting in this training classroom... :( Oh well, life goes on right?
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