The whir of the motor softens, but the wind continues to roar in my ears. The captain begins throwing the boards over the side of the boat and everyone flocks to starboard at a command I did not hear. I pivot in my seat on the gunwale of the boat, swinging my legs from the … Continue reading Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Hawai’i
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Caught in the Storm
What started out as a beautiful sunny day at the beach turned into fleeing from a tropical rainstorm. The sun was hot in the morning as six of my newfound friends and I headed for Palm Beach. Karoline, Kristine, Tyra, Linda, Cathrine and I set up camp in the shade and then headed for the … Continue reading Caught in the Storm
Into the City
Just a short bus ride away from the suburb of Smithfield is the city of Cairns. Immediately after exiting the bus, my roommate and I heard screeching from the green space nearby. At first, I thought it was a flock of birds, but when I looked up into the trees I saw the black bodies … Continue reading Into the City
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