Our first night there, Mr. Rummer and the students couldn't wait. They had to get in the water and see what was there!
Snorkeling with the underwater dive lights on the first night.
Eli and Peter taking a break from snorkeling.
Our group at the slave huts on the southern part of the island. This is where the slaves slept at night after working the salt mines all day (8-10 men in each one!).
Eli, Christian, and Logan looking at the ocean.
Petroglyphs from about 300 BC.
Students near the petroglyphs.
Eastern side of the island - much rougher water than the west side (where we stayed).
Ava, Logan, Christian, and Peter waiting for a big wave to hit. Only moments later, most of them were soaked!
One of the flamingo sanctuaries - Gotomeer.
Gotomeer
Birdwatching at Gotomeer.
Birdwatching - I think Peter had an earlier posting of all the birds we saw.
One of the many big aloe plants on the island
The main street through downtown Kralendjik.
More downtown.
More downtown.
Our students and the Jr. Rangers at our pizza party.
Pizza party with the Jr. Rangers.
Climbing on rocks at Salinas - another flamingo sanctuary.
Flamingos
Any time there were rocks, there was climbing!
Grant found a salamander. :)
Rocky beach at Boca Slagbaai.
Flamingos in front of Boca Slagbaai.
The mountain in the distance is part of Washington Slagbaai National Park (earlier pictures).
Interesting sign - good example of how translations don't always work out!
These pictures are the best story telling for a week of adventure! Enjoy how you captured not only the scenery but the cultural aspects as well.
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