Day6/Week2

We took a break from fieldwork to work on our presentations and have some time off. Jeanette and I wrapped up the last few details on our Powerpoint by changing the theme, adding more data to our image slides, and rehearsing for the live presentation. I think that we will have enough solid material to talk about.

Around 1 all of the undergrads and TAs rode up to the north shore. While there were a lot of tourists, it was pretty relaxing. We walked around and saw a bunch of shops, restaurants and food trucks. After hopping back and forth between the beach and a restaurant/bar (celebrating James’ birthday), I got a chance to borrow some snorkel gear and poke around the reef. Peter and I took our cameras and explored underwater. In a few spots we discovered complex coral channels covered with urchans and other life. With beautiful golden hour sunlight, a full rainbow, cloud-covered mountains in the distance and warm ocean water, I decided that I never wanted to leave. All I need to do is get a bit better at not sucking up saltwater.

Our presentations are tomorrow. I’ve presented in front of groups plenty of times so I’m not worried. I do however need to start narrowing down to a single working question or two.

My toes hurt. Got stepped on by a horse, and a small one at that.

Gnight