Swimming @ Preachers Cave

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Our days have been really long starting at 7 and not ending till at least midnight.  We taught the Bahamian about personal hygiene.  It was eye opening to hear some of the questions they asked.  Most of them also got excited just to wash their hands.  I taught four girls how to swim and five how to float today.  It was so amazing to see their smiles and know that they feel safer now being able to swim.  We have been jumping off of new things each day today we also went to the blue hole.  Which is basically a very deep hole that you can jump into it looked really scary.  Once we came back to our homes we had some free time so we went to go get smoothies and walk the beach.  Then dinner tonight was so good we had fresh lobster that was caught today it was so extraordinary.  After debrief we played games and had dance parties.  I am so tired and need lots of sleep before a long day tomorrow.  Good Night!


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Location: Spanish Wells, The Bahamas

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  1. Cathy CarrollFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Did Andrew like the lobster? Sounds wonderful! Enjoy the rest of your trip. We love you and miss you.

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  2. secarrollFebruary 24, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    Andrew did enjoy the lobster. We miss you too. Hope you are having fun with David.

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