Hey guys! I don't know how to start this so I'm just going to go for it.
We left Gladstone today via the Heron Islander around 14:00. It was a two hour boat ride to the island, and I loved it! It was so cool to see us gradually leave behind the mainland until it was just a speck. The water is so blue once you leave the bay! I kept lifting my sunglasses to see if it was still such a clear, deep blue. Once we got to the Island we just got orientated about typical camp stuff. But then we watched the sunset from the beach, and it was absolutely breathtaking. I haven’t spent much time in the ocean before now, so looking out and seeing nothing but water for miles and miles was awe-inspiring. While standing in the water, we saw a turtle (we think), a ray, and a few black tipped reef sharks.The closest shark probably came within 10 feet of us. How crazy is that? Now for the feelings: -I'm so stinkin' excited for the next two weeks! - Stressed about the species I.D. Quiz we have soon. 50 species of coral, fish, etc. and their scientific names (Accepting prayers). -I still can’t believe that I’m here, it’s too wonderful! I just can’t wait to get in the water tomorrow, even if it will be early and cold! By the way, the stars here are amazing. It's weird thinking that I see different stars than everyone back home.
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