December
2006
Day 9 on the Cruise
Hey guys ! How are you? I am good. The pirates party was awesome!(argh) They showed Pirates in the Caribbean on the HUGE Ariel view t.v.Oh and snorkeling was a flop because first I got water in the snorkel because the waves were huge and I couldn’t blow the water out . Then I scared because I couldn’t breath.There were tons of fish of all different colors.But I got out of the water and back on the catamaran and waited with my mom for the rest of the snorkelers to finnish.When the rest of the people finnished the catamaran crew took us to a beach party. I spent a Half an hour collecting shells for everyone.( I had anough so that everyone in 6H could have 2 or 3 shells each.) I had them all on a picnic tabel when someone said we couldn’t bring them back. I went and asked a man from the islandIf I could bring home the shells and he said no because they are part of the marine park and the park is trying to rebuild the coral that is detereoratting.(see my artical on coral reefs.) So I had to put them all back( BUMMER!)(all my hard work for nothing!, grr,but the coral reefs are in danger ) Oh well. Maybe I can get some in Castaway Cay tomorrow. Gotta go. by.P.S today was a day at sea.
FRIDAY:
Hey guys I’m in Castaway Cay. Here are a few pics. of the beautiful island.
This is the boat and the Flying Dutchman from Pirates of the Carribbean 2 Deadmans Chest. It is the real thing.
I went swimming and snorkeling a lot today. I even swam and snorkeled with sting rays. It was so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We actually touched and fed the sting rays. They clip off the barbs at the end of the tail so they will not sting the swimmers. We learned that the sting rays only sting people in a defensive manuever. I saw many types of fish in bright, vibrant and beautiful colors. I will probably not be able to write on my blog tomorrow and Sunday because we will be flying home. I will see you on Monday with my tan.
Emilee,
Thanks for the update. That pirate ship looks scary, but very small next to your huge ship! It sounds like you had a fabulous trip. We missed you in 6H and can’t wait until you return. You probably feel the same.. well..maybe not :). Have a safe journey and we will see you on Monday.
Mr. H.
PS: We received your two letter and post cards on Thursday. Thats not bad for regular mail.