Sorry I wasn't able to blog yesterday. We had quite the day and didn't get in till way passed my bed time.
We started off the day with a solid win against Sacred Heart. It was a scrappy game, but we were able to pull it together in the second half despite playing without some of our injured teammates. It felt good to get a win to end the year heading into Christmas.
After the game we went back to the hotel to take quick showers then headed to the rain forest! The entire team piled on to a mini school bus and we made the hour drive up to the mountains to see the beautiful El Yunque rain forest. In the rain forest we stopped at a water fall and a lookout tower that allowed us to see all the way out to the ocean!
Once we finished exploring the rain forest we hopped back on the bus for a twenty minute ride back to the ocean shore to go kayaking. When we got there we had to wait around an hour so until it got dark. Once it was dark enough we split up into groups of two and loaded into the kayaks. We first crossed the choppy ocean water then began paddling up a small stream covered in hanging mangrove trees and green plant life. After about twenty minutes of paddling we finally entered the Laguna Grande. The lagoon was spectacular because with every stroke of the paddle the water lit up! Tiny bioluminescent organisms fill the water at around one million species per gallon. It was amazing to watch glowing fish jump out of the water or simply put your hand in the flowing water and watch it light up. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and I think the team really enjoyed it. Here are some pictures!
Jana and her wonderful Puerto Rican Kayaker!
Gabby and Gabbie stuck in the trees hahaha
After the trip. We all made it!
For our final day in Puerto Rico the sun finally came out and we were able enjoy the sandy beach. Swimming in the ocean waves was a great way to end the trip before we hopped on the plane to go back to our families.
Merry Christmas! See you in 2012!
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