Gifft Hill Live-Aboard Program Day 3

Culebra, PR

Ship’s Log written by Gifft Hill students Elizabeth, Olivia, Nhtalya, Greyson, and Bobbi

March 13, 2024

Hey guys! So basically 24 hrs ago we went to the bioluminescent bay & since we came back late we didn't have to do anchor watch which was amazing but suddenly I closed my eyes and boom! I heard the bathroom door slamming because it was unlocked but it was okay so I went back to sleep, but no, I heard one of the crew members waking us up and I was like "it's time already?" And guess what... IT WAS. I was devastated. So we ate breakfast and fast forward we went to the beach, and it was a very long walk because the beach is very long. We went in the waves and then went to the tank. After that, me and my friend made a spit bowl and it was really funny. After that we played volleyball with strangers and we sorta took over the ball but gave it back. We did the Mako Mermaids intro and ran into the waves with the girls. But ANYWAYS BYE GUYS!

-Elizabeth

This morning I woke up around 7:30 and I got up and talked to Nathaniel across from me. Then Elizabeth came to me and we got ready for the day. Next, we went up for breakfast which was eggs, hash browns, bagel & sausage. We ate, then we had to do dishes which was ok but then we cleaned the kitchen and I didn't really enjoy it but I had to do it so whatever. We cleaned the stove, counter, and swept. After that we just had a chill morning then lunch was tacos and chips. That was very goos, then we did dishes again and this time I rinsed the dishes and put them away then swept again. After, we got ready for the beach and went for a few hours, then came back for dinner, which was some chicken pie & mashed potatos. Lastly, now I am writing and gonna watch Moana at 7:30. Byeeee.

-Olivia

So today we were motoring first, then sailing into Culebra and this was around 12:30 through 1:00, this was after lunch clean up. Once we anchored in Culebra we had to muster and talk about how to get out of a rip current since we were going to Flamenco beach, since there would be a bunch of big waves due to the storm happening up North. Once we mustered we changed and in order to go on the dinghy you had to have a water bottle, snacks, and sunscreen. You go on the dinghy out to the dock where you wait for the others to reach so you can go on a 5 minute bus ride to the beach. On the beach, there were two abandoned tanks, one on the sand and the other in the bush. It was so cool. That's it, bye!

-Nhtalya

So after we came ashore to Flamenco beach I saw the tank and me and Chaysen, Thomas, and Jayson, Li'Undray, Nathaniel and I found a phone number and I'm gonna call it to see if I can get myself a tabk too, hope they're not too expensive.

-Greyson

Today we travelled from Vieques to Culebra. This morning's breakfast was a mix of eggs, sausage & hashbrowns as well as a bagel & an apple. After that we did breakfast clean up in which you must wash the dishes. A little while later we set the sails & started sailing toward Culebra. The lunch was some tacos & some chips & salsa. Then we went back on land and to Flamenco Beach. We were all able to swim & we got to see a tank from wartimes. Once we got back on the boat we cleaned ourselves up & prepared for dinner. Our dinner was a chicken pot pie with a salad and mashed potatos.

-Bobbi