First Two Days and a Half

All is well! As this blog is being posted Luke is proudly manning the helm, Brendan is making observations about the well-being of the ship, and Hershal and Sunny are keenly keeping watch for pesky crab-buoys.
Our days have been long and busy but everyone has been very positive! On our first day we arrived early and learned the basics of camp prodecure. We were then happy to finally get on the Mildred Belle. We roamed around some of the bay and were lucky enough to see a bald eagle catch a fish right in front of our boat, a spectacular sight. On the second morning we got up early and walked around the historic town of St. Mary's. We saw an archaeological dig and First Mate Ned (who is trained as an archaeologist) was able to give us a lot of relevant information.
After our walk around town we were finally ready to set sail on our voyage. We arrived at point lookout in about 2 hours and set our first camp. Each of the campers were instructed by Miss Ashley to create an aquatic animal that could live in the Chesapeake Bay. Not only did they have to come up with a lot of specific scientific information about the animals, but they also had to make up a song and dance! After dinner the kids put on their song and dance and the adults were more than happy to be the judges. The winners of the song and dance were Sally and Dylan who were brave enough to write a rap song (it was absolutely hilarious).
This morning we woke up early (as usual) and set out for our first long day in the bay. Our trip was approximately 8 hours. Even though it was one of the longest trips we will be taking, it was a LOT of fun. We all learned about the different parts of the boat and Miss Ashley taught a lesson on pH levels in the Bay. The trip was highlighted with a great swimming break in the middle of the bay. It was very refreshing. Until next time, Midred Belle signing out!