School has taken on a whole new meaning for all of us here on Stradbroke Island. Today was a typical Monday spent beach combing, body surfing and playing cricket. I enjoy life at Moreton Bay Research Station much more than the city. We are staying in a sort of bunk house with four bunk beds per room and group showers. The food is incredible and they insist on feeding us every few hours. Tea time occurs between breakfast and lunch and then again between lunch and dinner. Then, just in case you didn’t get enough to eat at dinner, supper is set out in the kitchen around 8pm. It is fabulous.
Okay, I am exhausted and I just don’t comprehend how Steve has the energy to write such lengthy posts. For my family and friends, read Steve’s blog entries for the main facts and mine for supplemental random facts. That’s my suggestion.
Highlight of the day – Probably the sand castle competition. Not surprisingly, my team were the champions. The winning design was a father and son Japanese Devil Ray. Our inspiration came from getting to see one up close and personal at the station yesterday. A male Devil Ray became stranded on the beach but unfortunately it died before the researchers at the lab here were able to help. However, what is extremely cool about this find is that it is only the third Japanese Devil Ray that scientists have had a chance to study up close and the first mature male. Needless to say the scientists here at the station were ecstatic. It was pretty exciting for all of us students as well. Plus, it was great for the sand castle competition.
Okay, that’s about it. It is about 7:15pm here and I have a lecture at 7:30pm. We are learning all about coral reef colonies and it is pretty interesting. And after lecture we all have a meeting at the local pub, the Little Ships Club. Last night they were closed by 9pm so today we called in advance to let them know when we would be coming down so they could stay open. Pretty great when the community is so small that you can keep a pub open with a big enough group.
TaTa for now.
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Amanda- You are right, Steve's blog had tons of educational info and yours has the "human interest" side!!! Great reading them both!! Thanks to you both for taking the time to keep the blog for all of us "left behind".
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