Thursday Morning

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of Garibaldi danced in their heads.

All the kids are still sound asleep after a very full Wednesday! Island time is a little slower than the mainland, so we enjoyed a yummy Taco Wednesday, instead of our beloved Taco Tuesday, complete with soft and hard tacos, rice, beans and...CHURROS!

Following dinner, the kids split into groups to embark on the night dive, night hike, or visit to the Marine Mammal hall. Fun was had by all groups, especially when a downpour broke out around 8:30pm, right as our night programs were wrapping up. The student groups in the Marine Mammal lab lucked out as it was in a covered auditorium. The night dive students didn't have it too bad, as they were already wet and the friendly lifeguard on deck quickly grabbed their towels and clothes to bag them and keep them dry while the kids were all still out in the water. That leaves the night hikers, and, well, they got SOAKED! Luckily they were on the way down in the rain, and most agreed it was a ton of fun, especially with the rain. Everyone returned to their warm beds and quickly fell asleep.

This morning we have our final snorkel of the trip! We also have an afternoon hike or kayak adventure. Stay tuned for more updates this afternoon!

The children are healthy, happy, and having the time of their lives :)

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  1. UnknownMarch 15, 2018 at 7:31 AM

    The rain definitely made the experience more memorable. Thank you all again for the trip of a lifetime!

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  2. UnknownMarch 15, 2018 at 2:31 PM

    Thank you for taking such good care of the kids! Looking forward to all the updates!

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