Changing Environments

Tobacco Caye Island

Today we left the Nu'uk Chei'l cottages for Tobacco Caye island. We drove for about thirty minutes to the city where we then hopped on a boat and rode across the sea for another thirty minutes. Tobacco Caye is a minuscule island, consisting of about 20 people, not including our group. It was such a big change from the Nu'uk Chei'l cottages, as we went from a cultural environment surrounded by the jungle, to an island surrounded by bright blue water and serenity. After the group got settled, we had a snorkeling lesson, which prepared us for later on when we went night snorkeling, where I of course managed to get stung by a jelly fish.


Because this was my first time snorkeling, I was partially freaked out. I mean breathing underwater? Being a swimmer, this was one of the strangest things in the world. But I was also very excited.


During the night snorkel, I saw a huge variety of sea life, including sting rays, eels, and bio-illuminant fish. This was one of the best experiences I have had in my lifetime, and I was glad that I could share it with my friends.


                                                                                                                                                                    Dear Mom and Dad,

I hope all is well back in Maryland and I want you guys to know that I am perfectly fine on this amazing island surrounded by CLEAR WATER! The food here is so far really good.

Can't wait to see you soon!

Rachel