I hopped a plane from Nassau on Sunday to San Salvador Island which is the location of where Colombus arrived back in the day. This place has within 24 hours exceeded expectations. There are 11 other adults in our study group from a variety of backgrounds as well as being from all over the States. The water temp. is holding at a steady 83 and the air, although humid, is perfect. The purpose of our trip is to study reef preservation methods that can one day be utilized to refurbish the reef systems along the Caribbean as well as on a global level.
The past few dives have gave opportunity to gain more insight into the body of water hear and how critical it is to preserve what we already have. Being able to free dive from surface up to 5 meters or so (15ish feet) and see star fish, sea turtles and endless sightings of fish of every color is epic. But I realize it has only begun & I am so hyped for the days ahead and what we will not only learn, but have opportunity to see.
When you think tropics it's easy to picture Club Med or a full inclusive resort with jet skiis and wait staff running to and fro. This place is the farthest from that - it's pretty much the 2009 version of Robinson Curusoe. The research center was established 100 years ago by the navy and the buildings are a testament to that. Our rooms are pretty much slabs of concrete with mattresses that were literally around fifty years ago. But it is all part of the experience and I am so not complaining, but diggin' the lack of tourists, cell phones and loud music that accompany the standard vacation.
This place is beautiful & although it took me 30 minutes to just get access to the internet, I'll be sure to continue to blog. I feel amish, but in a very liberating & rejuvenating type of way. I'll check in again when the net is up and running. Have a great one : )
I hopped a plane from Nassau on Sunday to San Salvador Island which is the location of where Colombus arrived back in the day. This place has within 24 hours exceeded expectations. There are 11 other adults in our study group from a variety of backgrounds as well as being from all over the States. The water temp. is holding at a steady 83 and the air, although humid, is perfect. The purpose of our trip is to study reef preservation methods that can one day be utilized to refurbish the reef systems along the Caribbean as well as on a global level.
The past few dives have gave opportunity to gain more insight into the body of water hear and how critical it is to preserve what we already have. Being able to free dive from surface up to 5 meters or so (15ish feet) and see star fish, sea turtles and endless sightings of fish of every color is epic. But I realize it has only begun & I am so hyped for the days ahead and what we will not only learn, but have opportunity to see.
When you think tropics it's easy to picture Club Med or a full inclusive resort with jet skiis and wait staff running to and fro. This place is the farthest from that - it's pretty much the 2009 version of Robinson Curusoe. The research center was established 100 years ago by the navy and the buildings are a testament to that. Our rooms are pretty much slabs of concrete with mattresses that were literally around fifty years ago. But it is all part of the experience and I am so not complaining, but diggin' the lack of tourists, cell phones and loud music that accompany the standard vacation.
This place is beautiful & although it took me 30 minutes to just get access to the internet, I'll be sure to continue to blog. I feel amish, but in a very liberating & rejuvenating type of way. I'll check in again when the net is up and running. Have a great one : )
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