Day 1 (3/27) in Island School, Bahamas By Abby and Zoe and Our first full day on the Cape of Eleuthera was leisurely and relaxing. We had a late start, waking up at 7:15am (4:15am Seattle time), and then jumped right into our day. We had a filling breakfast of cornflakes and milk facing the beautiful aqua ocean, in which we swam just a few minutes later for a swim check (all of passed with ease). We were led on a comprehensive tour of the Cape Eleuthera Institute and Island School campuses, including special stops at the Poo-Poo Garden, aquaponics research station, pig pen, boathouse, and recycling/processing center. After a hearty lunch, we learned a bit about the island’s recent history – a failed resort from the 1980s that was torn down after putting the owner hundreds of millions of dollars in debt. We were lucky to explore the ruins that remain, where nature has begun to take over once again. At the end of our long journey, we had the chance to get back in the tu...
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Hi everyone! Have a safe and interesting trip- snorkeling is one of the most zen experiences I have in life...enjoy every second! Ms. Reed
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