Due to some technical difficulties, we had a delay in getting this post out. This is an update of Friday's activities... enjoy! =W=
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What's up Cleveland! Hope you're enjoying grey, gloomy C-town, cause all we see is bright aquatic water, glistening in the sun, with an occasional cloud in the clear blue sky. This morning we started our morning exercise with a run swim, where we ran 3/4 mile to the marina, where we preceded to strip down to our swimmies and jump into the waters filled with sharks, sting rays, barracuda, and schools of fish. The aggressive, yet, enthusiastic Sara Stotter failed again in her attempt to finally see a shark (which was good news for Allie Schwertner). Due to the down island current, nature provided us our own lazy river. Following our swim we ran back to practice, where we enjoyed eggs, whole grain toast, PB&J and fresh grape fruit. Fabulous.
Continuing our emerging of environmental science, we toured one of the local desalination plant. From our studies, we learned of the scarcity of water and the importance of having clean, safe drinking water on in an island where water is a scarcity. Following our tour, we had the opportunity to experience the effect humans have on the environment. Coming from the states, we never actually thought about where our garbage goes and how much we take for granted the resources and unlimited supplies we have. After visiting the local dump, we saw just how detrimental our consumer tendencies have on our planet. Ranging from bleach containers to a deceased pet dog, we were astonished to find out what rain water comes into contact with during its transition into our drinking water. On a slightly happier note, we spent a lovely lunch eating a chipotle like meal and then visited a local middle school called Deep Creek to observe presentations by the Island School Students. The students spent the semester at the Bahamas researching various options contributing to increase self-sustainability on the island. Changing the daily routine in ways of electricity conservation, food alternatives, and even recycled art supplies the students gave us a greater idea of how we could improve our environment back home.
Unfortunately we had seen cute little piggy’s the day before. The next day, at dinner, we had ribs, one pig down. After our scrumptious meal, we had the opportunity to listen to a famous marine cinematographer who had even done scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean. His photography was amazing and truly indescribable. We never realized how close up and real the images are to the marine ecology. It gave us a new understanding of sharks and the common misconception. People are ignorant to their serenity they hold in their aquatic environment. The day seemed like weeks and the minutes seemed like hours, but all in all it was one of the best days our class could have imagined. Peace out C-Town. Speak to you tomorrow love bugs.
Love,
The Hawken Pioneers
Aaron and Allie
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