Author: Ali
Location: West End
Today we woke up early to hike Spyglass Hill again and see the sunrise. I was skeptical at first when I was woken up at 4:55 am, but once I got to the top I realized how special the morning was. We've spent the whole day cleaning and getting ready to go home. I can't believe it's coming to an end. Everyone's sad, but we're still having a great time. We're looking forward to tonight's barbecue.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Turtling
Author: Andrew
Location: The Bight, Norman Island
Ali and Eve were extremely creative with breakfast today. Pancakes were on the menu, but they added apples, bananas, cinnamon, and peanut butter to the various mixes as we sailed to a new turtling spot. JJ spotted two turtles, but we weren't able to catch either one; this was our last chance too. After lunch and a nap, we motored back to the Bight, where we started clean up on the boat to minimize how much we'll have to do tomorrow.
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Location: The Bight, Norman Island
Ali and Eve were extremely creative with breakfast today. Pancakes were on the menu, but they added apples, bananas, cinnamon, and peanut butter to the various mixes as we sailed to a new turtling spot. JJ spotted two turtles, but we weren't able to catch either one; this was our last chance too. After lunch and a nap, we motored back to the Bight, where we started clean up on the boat to minimize how much we'll have to do tomorrow.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Hike and Roadtown Freetime
Author: Sarah
Location: West End (Smuggler's Cove) and Roadtown
Today we got up early and sailed to West End where we started our voyage on day one. We attempted to hike to Smuggler's Cove, but we got lost a few times. When we finally got there, we were going to do a beach clean, but it was dirty at all! It was a beautiful and clean beach. We swam for a while and then hiked back to Soper's Hole. After lunch, we motored to Roadtown where we had a few hours to shop around. The staff treated us to a delicious authentic Roti at Roti Palace. We had wonderful gelato and took the dink back to the boat to sleep.
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Location: West End (Smuggler's Cove) and Roadtown
Today we got up early and sailed to West End where we started our voyage on day one. We attempted to hike to Smuggler's Cove, but we got lost a few times. When we finally got there, we were going to do a beach clean, but it was dirty at all! It was a beautiful and clean beach. We swam for a while and then hiked back to Soper's Hole. After lunch, we motored to Roadtown where we had a few hours to shop around. The staff treated us to a delicious authentic Roti at Roti Palace. We had wonderful gelato and took the dink back to the boat to sleep.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Hiking and BBQ
Author: Rachael
Location: Mount Sage, Sandy Cay, and Sidney's at Jost Van Dyke
Today we woke up early to hike to the highest point in the BVI, Mount Sage. The roads were really steep, but somehow we all made it to the top. The view was gorgeous. We mostly had to run all the way down, but once we made it to the beach for cheeseburgers we all felt accomplished. We had some freetime to shop until we had a sandcastle contest in the pouring rain. That was followed by a barbecue at a restaurant called Sidney's with a reggae band. The day was exhausting, but also very exciting.
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Location: Mount Sage, Sandy Cay, and Sidney's at Jost Van Dyke
Today we woke up early to hike to the highest point in the BVI, Mount Sage. The roads were really steep, but somehow we all made it to the top. The view was gorgeous. We mostly had to run all the way down, but once we made it to the beach for cheeseburgers we all felt accomplished. We had some freetime to shop until we had a sandcastle contest in the pouring rain. That was followed by a barbecue at a restaurant called Sidney's with a reggae band. The day was exhausting, but also very exciting.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Playing with Kids on Jost Van Dyke and Making Turk's Head
Author: Johan
Location: Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay
Today was a really great day. After oatmeal, we sailed to Jost Van Dyke where we played with some of the local kids. We got to play with some of them in the water, which was a nice change of pace. Another cool part of the day was learning a complicated knot called the running turk's head, which we used to make bracelets. We also saw a traditional caribbean sloop that was being built by the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society and some of the local highschoolers. We met the infamous Foxy and he was hilarious. He spoke in poetry and told many jokes. Right now, I am sitting on deck enjoying the sunset and listening to the Beatles. Life could not be much better.
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Location: Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay
Today was a really great day. After oatmeal, we sailed to Jost Van Dyke where we played with some of the local kids. We got to play with some of them in the water, which was a nice change of pace. Another cool part of the day was learning a complicated knot called the running turk's head, which we used to make bracelets. We also saw a traditional caribbean sloop that was being built by the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society and some of the local highschoolers. We met the infamous Foxy and he was hilarious. He spoke in poetry and told many jokes. Right now, I am sitting on deck enjoying the sunset and listening to the Beatles. Life could not be much better.
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Monday, July 21, 2008
YEP Turtling and BBQ
Author: Jon
Location: Muskmellon Bay, Trellis Bay, Lee Bay, Monkey Point, and Sommer's Beach
We had a rushded morning to meet the kids from YEP (Youth Empowerment Project) to go turtling. We showed the YEP kids how to turtle. Johan spotted one, I chased it, and Dan (despite getting bitten) grabbed it. It was nice because we got to show it to Ace and to YEP. Later in the evening we had team building games on the beach and a BBQ with Action Quest.
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Location: Muskmellon Bay, Trellis Bay, Lee Bay, Monkey Point, and Sommer's Beach
We had a rushded morning to meet the kids from YEP (Youth Empowerment Project) to go turtling. We showed the YEP kids how to turtle. Johan spotted one, I chased it, and Dan (despite getting bitten) grabbed it. It was nice because we got to show it to Ace and to YEP. Later in the evening we had team building games on the beach and a BBQ with Action Quest.
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YEP Turtling and BBQ
Author: Jon
Location: Muskmellon Bay, Trellis Bay, Lee Bay, Monkey Point, and Sommer's Beach
We had a rushded morning to meet the kids from YEP (Youth Empowerment Project) to go turtling. We showed the YEP kids how to turtle. Johan spotted one, I chased it, and Dan (despite getting bitten) grabbed it. It was nice because we got to show it to Ace and to YEP. Later in the evening we had team building games on the beach and a BBQ with Action Quest.
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Location: Muskmellon Bay, Trellis Bay, Lee Bay, Monkey Point, and Sommer's Beach
We had a rushded morning to meet the kids from YEP (Youth Empowerment Project) to go turtling. We showed the YEP kids how to turtle. Johan spotted one, I chased it, and Dan (despite getting bitten) grabbed it. It was nice because we got to show it to Ace and to YEP. Later in the evening we had team building games on the beach and a BBQ with Action Quest.
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
Playday
Author: Eve
Location: Muskmellon Bay
Today we woke up and motored to Muskmellon Bay. The crew had the entire day to have fun and relax. It was JJ's birthday and it began with us throwing eggs at an Action Quest boat as they threw water balloons at us. At the bay we got to sail, water ski, and wakeboard. We were also able to relax on the boat. We baked a cake for JJ, which was much more difficult than expected. Rachael and Nick had a cake eating contest with the left overs!
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Location: Muskmellon Bay
Today we woke up and motored to Muskmellon Bay. The crew had the entire day to have fun and relax. It was JJ's birthday and it began with us throwing eggs at an Action Quest boat as they threw water balloons at us. At the bay we got to sail, water ski, and wakeboard. We were also able to relax on the boat. We baked a cake for JJ, which was much more difficult than expected. Rachael and Nick had a cake eating contest with the left overs!
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
Sailing and Turtling
Author: Eve
Location: Marina Cay
Today was a very relaxed day. It wasn't too windy and we had a lot of free time while we sailed. One funny, unexpected event of the day was when Hillary started a food fight. Everyone was confused and not sure about what was going on. Eventually the girls caught on and started throwing Ramen noodles at each other. When this started, I was reading my book so I didn't catch on. I just sat and watched them with a baffled expression on my face. We also went turtling today at Moskito Island, but it was unsuccessful. We were also allowed to take all fresh water showers when we stopped to get more water.
Location: Marina Cay
Today was a very relaxed day. It wasn't too windy and we had a lot of free time while we sailed. One funny, unexpected event of the day was when Hillary started a food fight. Everyone was confused and not sure about what was going on. Eventually the girls caught on and started throwing Ramen noodles at each other. When this started, I was reading my book so I didn't catch on. I just sat and watched them with a baffled expression on my face. We also went turtling today at Moskito Island, but it was unsuccessful. We were also allowed to take all fresh water showers when we stopped to get more water.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Beach Cleaning
Author: Elinor
Location: Anegada
Today we woke up in Anegada Harbour. We were all looking forward to pancakes, but the chefs found out that there were no eggs. After some improvisation we got biscuits for breakfast. After breakfast, we divided into three groups in which we were supposed to do beach clean ups. We were dropped off in three different places along the beach. After the clean up we went to a restaurant and had a nice lunch. The restaurant was by the beach so after we ate, we were able to go swimming. Amy, Sarah, Cammie, and I had a belly flop competition. When we got back to the boat we had some freetime and got to do our laundry (that was very enjoyable). For dinner we had summer Thanksgiving.
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Location: Anegada
Today we woke up in Anegada Harbour. We were all looking forward to pancakes, but the chefs found out that there were no eggs. After some improvisation we got biscuits for breakfast. After breakfast, we divided into three groups in which we were supposed to do beach clean ups. We were dropped off in three different places along the beach. After the clean up we went to a restaurant and had a nice lunch. The restaurant was by the beach so after we ate, we were able to go swimming. Amy, Sarah, Cammie, and I had a belly flop competition. When we got back to the boat we had some freetime and got to do our laundry (that was very enjoyable). For dinner we had summer Thanksgiving.
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Iguana Cage Demolition/Turtle Tagging
Author: Johan
Location: Anegada
Today was the first day we stayed in one place for the entire day, but we were still very busy with the awesome projects. After scrambled eggs and muffins the Lifeworks team split up into two groups. One group went to the Anegada Rock Iguana Rehab Center where we helped the staff to disassemble some cages. The best part of the day was when we went turtle tagging cowboy style. The team split into groups of 4 and went with a local named Rasta Jim to go catch and tag turtles. Each group caught 3 turtles, except ours, which caught 4! We set the Lifeworks record with 13 Anegada turtles. It was a lot of fun and we got to name the untagged turtles. I named mine Winston Churchill.
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Location: Anegada
Today was the first day we stayed in one place for the entire day, but we were still very busy with the awesome projects. After scrambled eggs and muffins the Lifeworks team split up into two groups. One group went to the Anegada Rock Iguana Rehab Center where we helped the staff to disassemble some cages. The best part of the day was when we went turtle tagging cowboy style. The team split into groups of 4 and went with a local named Rasta Jim to go catch and tag turtles. Each group caught 3 turtles, except ours, which caught 4! We set the Lifeworks record with 13 Anegada turtles. It was a lot of fun and we got to name the untagged turtles. I named mine Winston Churchill.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Sailing and Bus-Boy/Waitress at the Rock Iguana Rehab Center
Author: Ali
Location: Anegada
Today we got to sleep in because the dance went so late last night. After waking up and eating breakfast, we motored to Leverick Bay. We stopped at the supermarket quickly and got some fresh water. Then we sailed for about an hour and forty-five minutes to Anegada. We were cruising at an average speed of 8.5 knots. We went to the Rock Iguana Rehabilitation Center in the afternoon and made the little creatures their lunch. Dan took the iguana's orders. We came back to the boat to shower and prepare dinner. It was mexican night. Jon and Johan practiced their "I feel.." statements at the table. Overall it was another fantastic day aboard Alexandra PP.
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Location: Anegada
Today we got to sleep in because the dance went so late last night. After waking up and eating breakfast, we motored to Leverick Bay. We stopped at the supermarket quickly and got some fresh water. Then we sailed for about an hour and forty-five minutes to Anegada. We were cruising at an average speed of 8.5 knots. We went to the Rock Iguana Rehabilitation Center in the afternoon and made the little creatures their lunch. Dan took the iguana's orders. We came back to the boat to shower and prepare dinner. It was mexican night. Jon and Johan practiced their "I feel.." statements at the table. Overall it was another fantastic day aboard Alexandra PP.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Turtle Tagging and Snorkeling Mangroves
Author: Andrew
Location: Mountain Point and Vixen Point
At breakfast today we discovered that earlier in the morning one of our crew had left our ship. Abigail Kary, our wild Canadian on board, needed to leave us. She will be missed. After breakfast, we went snorkeling for sea turtles. After a 40 minute chase, Maude Sherman Weatherfield (named for our good friend Abbie) was tagged and released back to the sea. Tonight we met the rest of Action Quest at Vixen Point. A hefty barbeque and late night dance awaits us...
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Location: Mountain Point and Vixen Point
At breakfast today we discovered that earlier in the morning one of our crew had left our ship. Abigail Kary, our wild Canadian on board, needed to leave us. She will be missed. After breakfast, we went snorkeling for sea turtles. After a 40 minute chase, Maude Sherman Weatherfield (named for our good friend Abbie) was tagged and released back to the sea. Tonight we met the rest of Action Quest at Vixen Point. A hefty barbeque and late night dance awaits us...
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Partake in Arts and Crafts and Sports with the Children
Author: Nick ("Ace")
Location: Spanishtown - Bregado Flax Educational Center and Mountain Point
Today we woke up bright and early at 6:10 to get breakfast started and take a short motor over to Spanishtown where we entertained the children at the Bregado Flax Educational Center. They were a little quiet at first, but quickly got involved in a soccedr game and face painting. After giving them a quick lecture/activity on littering, we headed over to the abandoned copper mine where we enjoyed PBandJ and an amazing view of the ocean and rocks. We ended the day with a short sail to Mountain Point where we anchored and enjoyed tomato stroganoff for dinner.
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Location: Spanishtown - Bregado Flax Educational Center and Mountain Point
Today we woke up bright and early at 6:10 to get breakfast started and take a short motor over to Spanishtown where we entertained the children at the Bregado Flax Educational Center. They were a little quiet at first, but quickly got involved in a soccedr game and face painting. After giving them a quick lecture/activity on littering, we headed over to the abandoned copper mine where we enjoyed PBandJ and an amazing view of the ocean and rocks. We ended the day with a short sail to Mountain Point where we anchored and enjoyed tomato stroganoff for dinner.
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
Chill Out
Author: JJ
Location: Spanish Town and Bath Tub
Today, we woke up, ate, pulled the anchor up and went to the bath tub beach. It was beautiful there. We had fun and some of us had chicken fights. Then we went to Spanish Town and had good food.
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Location: Spanish Town and Bath Tub
Today, we woke up, ate, pulled the anchor up and went to the bath tub beach. It was beautiful there. We had fun and some of us had chicken fights. Then we went to Spanish Town and had good food.
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Sailing and Beach Clean Up
Author: Sarah
Location: Savannah Bay
This morning we got to sleep in until 7:30! We all had a great sleep and then we started sailing. We sailed over 10 nautical miles from Brandywine Bay to Savannah Bay. This took most of the morning. Abbi dove in to retrieve a bucket in her clothes and it was amazing! We walked from a soft sandy beach over to a rocky beach. Mike gave us an explanation on his flip-flop theory and all the things we found on the beach. We cleaned about 3 bags of trash off the rocky beach. Now, we are chilling on the boat, watching the sunset, and eating dinner. We can't wait for our next activity tomorrow.
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Location: Savannah Bay
This morning we got to sleep in until 7:30! We all had a great sleep and then we started sailing. We sailed over 10 nautical miles from Brandywine Bay to Savannah Bay. This took most of the morning. Abbi dove in to retrieve a bucket in her clothes and it was amazing! We walked from a soft sandy beach over to a rocky beach. Mike gave us an explanation on his flip-flop theory and all the things we found on the beach. We cleaned about 3 bags of trash off the rocky beach. Now, we are chilling on the boat, watching the sunset, and eating dinner. We can't wait for our next activity tomorrow.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Trail Blazing/Working with YEP Children
Author: Cammie
Location: Norman Island and Brandywine Bay
The crew woke up at what seemed like the crack of dawn and had a delightful cereal breakfast. We set off for the nearby trail up to Spyglass Point. When we started on the road-like trail, we thought it would be easy, but we took a turn onto a very steep, narrow trail and made our way up. Upon arriving at the top we were faced with beautiful viewsand some bonding exercises. We headed over to the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) after our descent. We were greeted by very enthusiastic kids. We were lucky enough to play baseball and get to know the children. Today was a great day overall.
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Location: Norman Island and Brandywine Bay
The crew woke up at what seemed like the crack of dawn and had a delightful cereal breakfast. We set off for the nearby trail up to Spyglass Point. When we started on the road-like trail, we thought it would be easy, but we took a turn onto a very steep, narrow trail and made our way up. Upon arriving at the top we were faced with beautiful viewsand some bonding exercises. We headed over to the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) after our descent. We were greeted by very enthusiastic kids. We were lucky enough to play baseball and get to know the children. Today was a great day overall.
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Day 2
Author: Rachael
Location: West End, Tortola, The Bight, Norman Island
This morning we set sail! It was beautiful out (very sunny and breezy). It was our first full day together so everyone is still getting adjusted to the schedule and to the agreements and obligations. So much information! We learned a ton about sailing the boat and knot tying. After sailing, we went snorkeling at caves at Norman Island, which was awesome, and we saw some really pretty fish. We're about to have a meeting about the history of Lifeworks and have a knot tying relay race. I think we are off to a really great start even though we are just starting to get to know each other.
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Location: West End, Tortola, The Bight, Norman Island
This morning we set sail! It was beautiful out (very sunny and breezy). It was our first full day together so everyone is still getting adjusted to the schedule and to the agreements and obligations. So much information! We learned a ton about sailing the boat and knot tying. After sailing, we went snorkeling at caves at Norman Island, which was awesome, and we saw some really pretty fish. We're about to have a meeting about the history of Lifeworks and have a knot tying relay race. I think we are off to a really great start even though we are just starting to get to know each other.
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