We discovered today that different sides of the island offer different sub-sets of the coral reef ecosystem. In Muri lagoon recreation is a high priority for most tourists. Look up and you will see a kite boarder zip accross the clear blue water or a family snorkel along the shoreline. However there is […]
We finally arrived here in Aitutaki, with our small airplane landing adjacent to the classic landing point of TEAL’s Coral Route (albeit on a terrestrial plane and landing on a tarmac rather than the surface of the lagoon). We proceeded onto our hotel… …where we got wind of the newest oil spill in Santa Barbara. […]
Having landed in Rarotonga a day earlier than the rest of the team, I took the time to try out my fancy new torch to excite fluorescent proteins. I began taking images during the daytime where it was very difficult to see fluorescence but nonetheless was there. Unfortunately I’m still processing the images so they’re […]
Never in my life have I been in such a beautiful place. I am so blessed to have been chosen to be here. We’ve snorkeled in beautiful clear waters and been so welcomed by the locals. Our lagoon cruise yesterday in Rarotonga was so much fun. Hearing the music and seeing the culture here is […]
As we landed on Rarotonga the sunlight was peaking over the mountain and we were greeted by a drum band and dancer. Instant smiles and dancing ensued in the group. ‘Kia Orana’ ‘Welcome’ in Maori is what you hear from everyone here. Once were thru customs we headed to our hostel. In […]
Another day of poor Internet connectivity but great goings on! We started today with an island cruise off of Muri Beach where we got to see some giant Tridacna maxima inside protective cages. Individuals were brought over from Aitutaki (and they were not native there, but that’s a story…). The cages are more of a […]
Today we were fortunate to be able to hang out with the great Gerald McCormick. Our group was too big to fit into his office, so we set-up shop on the patio of Trader Jacks. Gerald ran through his history with the Cooks, discussed black rat (Rattus rattus) and Mynah Bird eradication projects, the downsides […]
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Hello CI and friends! My name is Lisa Marie and I am a senior majoring in Political Science and Communication. I will be graduating this December and I feel so lucky to have been chosen for this opportunity to travel abroad before I leave CI! It will be such a unique experience being in a different country and being able to talk to the locals. This will be the first time using my new “adult” passport and I think a Heathrow stamp is the perfect first addition to my passport pages. As I write this I am waiting at LAX in front of our gate and excited to board. It will be a 10 hour direct flight from LAX to London Heathrow airport. Today is Monday July 27th and we arrive in London at noon Tuesday the 28th. Walking around in our terminal I can already hear native British accents and a few families speaking French around me. Just sitting at the airport gives one the chance to observe intercultural interaction; something that I have learned about in several Communication classes at CI. When I arrive in London I am most looking forward to the amazing shopping. I have done my research on all of the great shops in London and cannot wait to visit places like Harrods and Oxford Street. Of course, I will be updating everyone back home on much more than shopping! For my next blog post I will be writing from London, England. Get pumped!
To start off I am so excited for this trip and im ready to go site see and make the most of this experience. I have been waiting for an opportunity like this nearly all of my life and can’t wait to share it wih individuals who over the past few weeks have gotten to know in class and through group messages, testing out whatsapp. One of the more exciting parts of this trip will definitely be going to Oxford and seeing one of the oldest English speaking universities in the world. It’s about an hour before our plane departs and I am looking forward to this excursion we all are about to experience together. This is the beginning of many traveling experiences for me and one thing im definitely hoping to do while I’m there is to visit the memorial and burial spot of author JRR Tolkien who was a famous British author. Well I’m about ready to head out and im so excited for this trip to begin. By the way be sure to keep an eye out for one of the posts of the most historic building, at least I think what is the most historic building in London because it hold so much history. The building was built in 1099 and it is the Westminster Anbey which by the way holds the coronations, funerals, serves as a memorial, and wedding spot for all of the Monarchs and those who are in the royal blood line. Keep an eye out for the many pictures and posts to come!
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