Today started bright and early since we had to catch a boat back to the mainland at 6 am. We had peanut butter and jelly rolls for breakfast and then got on the boat. I did not see any sharks or rays on this last day unfortunately. The ride was gorgeous but I was not able to stay awake for the majority of it. I took seasickness meds and they wiped me out; I was snoozing through rough, open ocean swells. But hey! I didn’t get seasick!

(Final interview on Middle Caye)

When we got back to the marina, I used my first flushing toilet in a week (its the little things in life). Then we loaded in the van and drove to the airport. At the airport I got my first cold coffee in two weeks. It was amazing. The flight was easy from Belize to Houston, customs was fast, and then I had a 3 hour layover with Ian before we flew back to Raleigh-Durham.

(Waiting to go through customs)

It was so nice to be in air conditioning all day, but I am already missing the rustic, nature lifestyle we lived for the past two weeks. I am looking forward to seeing everyone back on campus in a few months! I hope everyone has a great summer!!!

Claire C