Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Swimming with Sharks



Today started with a similar boating journey to a neighboring island - Isla Bartolome.  Our group broke into two groups at the start of the day to venture to Bartolome and explore the island.  The volcanic island is only inhabited by small lava lizards and birds who use the cliffs for spotting food and resting.  The small island we visited used to be part of a volcano with rich textures and tunnels of lava rock.  The views from the 360-stair climb were worth every breath. 


 Lava rock

 Our study tour group!

 A view of pinnacle rock

And when I thought the day couldn’t get any better, it did.  After our climb to the top of the volcano, we snorkeled around pinnacle rock and saw some beautiful fish and even a whitetip shark.  The shark was a 4-foot-long water beauty gliding over the sand with ease and grace.  It was the best snorkeling experience I have ever had.  I couldn’t wait to tell my class on Monday at our morning share.









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