Ahoy family and friends!
We finally have internet access, so we can now begin to update you on our wonderous ourney. We've made it safely from Annapolis to Horn Point, from Horn Point to Taylor’s Island, Taylor's to Tangier Island, Tangier to Point Lookout, and we are now underway to Solomon's Island! Below is an account of our first day, as provided by students Rebekah and Nick S. They wrote it when it happened, so let them take you on a thrilling ride back in time.
“Class:
Class was lots of fun. We tested the water 2-3 feet under for its pH, salinity, temperature, nitrate, and phosphate. We collected the water with two different types of collectors, a bucket and a La Motte. It was really interesting. We saw that the pH was more basic than acidic at 8.5. The salinity was 12 ppt so we assumed we were at the upper portion of Zone 2. We later learned about different knots and how to tie them: bowline, clove hitch, round turn two half hitches, and a few more.”
-Rebekah
“I was surprised by how little the boat moved in the waves. Learning and relearning knots was fun. There were some amazing jellyfish sightings. I alone saw at least a hundred!
Cooking tacos today was great and they were very tasty. I had a juicy salad with nice tomatoes. It was so humid last night in my tent, I felt like I was breathing in more water vapor than air. We don’t get to take showers on this trip. Everyone is going to have a joke smorgasbord.
I can’t wait to catch stuff in the water with the dredge! Today we are going to an oyster farm. Navigating the boat is great and for our final we get total control of the boat and we have to get to a place within a certain amount of time.”
-Nick S.
Tune in later for an account of our exciting, dirty day at Horn Point!
-Jordan
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2 comments:
Hi All,
It was Great to finally see a posting!! It seems like you guys are learning so much and having a great time!!
How RRR you Nick? I can't believe how early you've had to wake up!?! You must be soo exhausted at night! It seems like you've learned some creative camping recipes..you'll have to teach us all next time we go camping. Did you decide to use your mucking shoes? How about sunscreen?
Everyone is doing well here aside from missing you. Jude and Isabella went to the Jonas Brothers last night. I'm working on my project so I can be done b4 you guys get home.
I hope tonight is phone night!!
I love you like a cheese noodle!!! XOXOXOXOX
All my love,
Lucky Parker
We were thrilled to finally see a blog on your adventures! The phone call last night was wonderful. Nick S. you seem so happy to have new experiences even if they are a bit painful, like swimming through jellyfish and getting several stings!
"You, miniman, takin' on the jellies. You've got serious thrill issues, dude. Awesome."
Hope the burn on your foot doesn't keep you from experiencing more exciting things. I totally hope you try to eat a jelly! Sweeeeeet. Totally.
You rock, we miss you, but the fact you are having so dang much fun makes it all worth it! Massiveawesonimididitivity!
Love, Suiter Family
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