Trip to Placencia

          Today our group was fortunate enough to get some relaxation time in the sun!  We woke up for our morning breakfast and headed out to the dock to take the “Hokey Pokey” to Splash Dive.  We were fitted for our snorkel gear and headed out for a boat ride to a private island.  While on the island, we were able to snorkel in small groups with fabulous instructors while learning about the marine life of the Caribbean.  We enjoyed lunch on the island and snorkeled three different times throughout the day.  During one trip out into the ocean, a group of students was able to snorkel side by side two, friendly dolphins!  It was absolutely incredible!  The group also headed out a little further from the island and were able to snorkel with Reef Sharks and get up close and personal with a large Sea Turtle.  These snorkeling trips were so much fun and we loved every second of each one.
           After our snorkeling trips, we took another boat ride into Placencia for some more free time.  While in town, several students walked around to buy souvenirs and to watch the Kentucky Derby on T.V.  GO NYQUIST! J  The local restaurant owners were excited to meet people from the city of Louisville to watch the Derby race with them.  After the race was over, everyone ate a delicious dinner on the beach as we watched the sun set.  The view was beautiful, and we certainly enjoyed each other’s company.  After eight days here in Belize, we were all thankful for our day off in the sun!  We are very grateful for the wonderful opportunities we have participated in so far.  We are truly blessed.

-Katie Enzweiler and Trinity Shell