Two fins emerged from the water swimming straight for us. We had just finished a light swim on a beautiful pink sand beach and were getting ready to head back to South Eleuthera. As the sleek glistening bodies emerged from the water these two dolphins brought gasps and squeals all around.  They swam closer, playing with us all, twirling and splashing. Goosebumps covered my body as I swam alongside, looking the dolphin in the eye underwater. They were within arms length and appeared very curious. The excitement of the group was tangible as we watched in awe as the dolphins jumped out of the water and followed us, weaving in and out of the group, surfing the waves alongside some of us. This was a moment that the pure beauty of nature brought me chills as I watched students experience such an unforgettable moment in the vast sea with a rising sun.

-Brady Wheatley

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Moesha Leary – Student – Deep Creek Middle School

I think water is a powerful substance.  It can relax a mind, help a thirst, and it helps things grow.  Living in an archipelago makes it even more important to me because it’s what surrounds me.  I can never escape it.  It makes me want to know what is in it and how I can protect it.  I am very afraid to lose it because if it is lost, my family may not make any money.  Both of my parents work for jobs that must include it.  If I lose the pure drinking water I will die and so will everyone else around me.  It makes me want to save it and find out ways to keep it forever.

The Bronx Lab School is looking for some short-term help…
POSITION: WFR/WFA Trip Assistants, Bronx Lab School, Bronx, NY
EMPLOYER:  Bronx Lab SchoolBronx Lab School is a small public high school in the Williams Bridge area of the North Bronx.  We serve students from diverse ethic, social and economic backgrounds.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:We will be taking two groups of our 10th graders on a 3 day 2 night trip to the Mohican Outdoor Center in the Delaware Water Gap in New Jersey.  We are currently looking for WFR/WFA certified people to support these trips.  Applicants must be prepared to be fully integrated into the leadership of the trip.
RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide on site first aid treatment (med kit not supplied)
• Lead low ropes activites for 4 groups of 10 – 15 students for about an hour
• Lead a two mile round trip hike (route provided)
• Model and teach leadership skills
• Assist in debrief of daily activities

DATES:   Wednesday 10/27/10 – Friday 10/29/10   There will be 4 groups attending Wednesday – Thursday and 4 other groups attending on Thursday – Friday
RENUMERATION:   Payment for this trip is $250.  You will camp on site at Mohican.  Breakfasts and lunches will be provided from Wed lunch to Fri breakfast.  Dinner is a potluck by the students, you should plan on bringing a dish to share for the two nights.  You will need to meet the group at Mohican by 11:00 on Wednesday and will be done at 12:00 on Friday.  If you are local to NYC you are welcome to ride the bus to and from (we’ll leave from the school 800 E Gun Hill Road 9:30ish on Wednesday and return by 2:00 on Friday).
CONTACT:    John McCrann at john.mccrann@bronxlabschool.org <http://john.mccrann@bronxlabschool.org>  <http://john.mccrann@bronxlabschool.org>  or  (919) 564-6235

WATER: We are surrounded by it.  We all are.  We need it. 

Join us as we address the global issue of WATER.  Tomorrow is Blog Action Day 2010 and our blog will be considering WATER alongside thousands of blogs across the world.  Members of The Island School, Deep Creek Middle School and The Cape Eleuthera Institute will be offering different perspectives on what water means to us. http://blogactionday.change.org/

Come see what water looks like through our goggles.