On Tuesday, April 18, we arrived by a ferry to the island of St. John from St. Thomas.  After we settled into our cabins, we walked massive amounts of stairs to get to the beach.  Finally we got there, and the water was crystal clear at 80 degrees (approximately).  While swimming, we played a friendly game of football.  During our free time, we explored our cabins.  Most of the cabins are small with 2 single beds, a couch, and an extremely uncomfortable cot.  There's a small propane stove for cooking and little porch connected at the back.  Some cabins are much larger, but only if you are lucky enough (chaperones).  After free time we ate a dinner consisting of hoagies with lunchmeat.  In the pavilion, we ate dinner and then listened to a two hour lecture given by the leaders about the upcoming events.  After the lecture people either went swimming, or went back to the cabins.  Some people saw an octopus.
The next morning, a few people got up early to take a morning run.  Others woke up later and ate breakfast and got ready for the snorkeling excursion.  After standing in line for snorkel equipment, we split up in groups to go snorkeling.  Each groups saw multiple different species.  Now we are writing notes to you.
Have fun in school!!!