Wavy Wednesday

Well, what an exciting dive we had today. As the sun peaked through the clouds, the students got into their dive gear and made their way into the clear water. The students were independent and put their gear on with minimal help from the teachers! Some students needed the atomic wedgie technique to get their pants on properly.

When in the water, the current was a little stronger than yesterday, but the students all kicked and swam hard to see many different creatures. There was a large pod of dolphins, around 300, that was swimming right by us. The students could dive down into the water and hear the dolphins using echo location to communicate with each other. It was one of the coolest experiences that we have had at CIMI in a while.

The students from the night dive yesterday were able to see many different creatures including: Horn sharks, Thornback Rays, Lobsters, Octopus, and a halibut. The students braved the cold water and got to enjoy a nice experience. They dived, they danced, and they drank hot cocoa.

Momentarily, the students will be enjoying a delightful beach BBQ. There will be vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. It is truly a highlight of the trip! The sun is shining and the smiles are out!

We will update you later in the evening. Some groups will have a rock wall and night dive. All around the students are happy, healthy, and smiling!

Best,

6th Grade Teachers!!

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 14, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    So thankful for your updates! I am living vicariously through all of the wonderfully descriptive commentary!

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  2. UnknownMarch 14, 2018 at 2:24 PM

    How fun & exciting! Thank you for the updates!

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  3. UnknownMarch 14, 2018 at 4:53 PM


    Thank you so much for the updates!

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  4. UnknownMarch 14, 2018 at 8:48 PM

    Sounds amazing! Atomic wedgie technique ha ha! Thank you for the updates and supporting our kids on such awesome adventures. -Suzanne Tang

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  5. UnknownMarch 14, 2018 at 9:44 PM

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  6. Ray IeMarch 14, 2018 at 10:28 PM

    Feeling extremely jealous of these kids!! Awesome! Thank you for the detailed updates.

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  7. UnknownMarch 14, 2018 at 11:26 PM

    Sounds very exciting! Happy to know that kids are doing great. Thank you for taking good care of them and posting these messages.

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