Happy 4th of July from Belize by Arianna and Topher
Wen, the students, of the St.Martins youth group in order to form a more perfect pilgrimage, have accepted the responsibility to complete our mission of viewing the Caribbean. When we were on a boat, we looked out and saw the vast blue Caribbean Ocean.
We ended our boat ride on a small island, where we got off and learned how to snorkel. While diving in the clear blue waters, we saw God’s underwater creations and learned about many different types of fish and coral. While out in 15 foot water, we were able to dive and get up close to the coral and the fish.
Sunburns, sand in our pants, and the smell of dead fish is what we came back with, but the memories of the clear blue ocean touching the hazy blue sky will be imprinted in our minds forever.
Sun kissed skin glimmering just above the surface of the ocean , while our eyes scan the cities laid out beneath us. The barracudas, yellow sting rays, plum worms, and grunt fish play hide and seek with their camouflage scales. In order to witness gods greatest creations we had to do so by learning to snorkel. First time out was a learning process, second we were getting the hang of the equipment, then a few of us really got the full blast of the exploration.
Today was by far the best day we have experienced.
Back at base aloe is a burns best friend, and POWER! solitaire is a nightly ritual among the boys. Tonight everyone is sure to get the best rest of a life time. To be continued….