Holiday Inn

Yesterday the flight to San Francisco got cancelled because of hail. I had to stay at the Holiday Inn until Wednesday. I was very happy to stay at an Inn but the adults were not. The room had two king-sized beds, a TV, and some furnitures. I was very tired last night cause of the cancelling ,but it was the best sleep in days! I guess good luck has chosen me!

Snorkeling

Today I went snorkeling in the Caribbean sea. It was my first time so I was kind of nervous. I went on a boat to get to a place that had warm water and the warm water came from a volcano vent. I also had to put on all the equipment (not much equipment but I didn't know how to put it on). The equipment includes a snorkel and an eyepiece. Once I went into the water I forgot how nervous I was and was swimming around. I was the only one in my family who knows how to swim so the guide let me wander around. I also got praised that I was a good swimmer from the captain. The corals in the sea was so beautiful and the fishes too! I was the only one that took pictures because the others where too busy holding on to the floating ring. It was my favorite time of all the week.

Carib Territory, Dominica

Today I went to a place where the last of the Carib people have survived. I went on a tour of their village and learned many things like, Noni a fruit that will cure cancer, flu, and diabetes (but very bad tasting). I was very surprised to learn that a fruit can cure such bad sickness. I also learned that only men where allowed in the Ajoupa and the women got single houses called Mwinas. It was fun learning all those things.

Roseau Valley, Dominica

Yesterday I went to Roseau Valley and went swimming in a dam of river water with a hint of water from the boiling lake (cold!!). I also went on a hike to see the twin falls(a father, a mother) of Tralagar. At last! a not so tiring activity! Hot tub! That was also my favorite part of day. I liked everything exept the mud!

Field Trip to the Academy of Sciences

Today I went on a field trip to the Academy of Sciences. I had to get to school at 9:00 because the bus only leaves then. First, we went to the planetarium to watch a show. It was about the Solar System and we visited every planet, at least in the movie we did. Then we watched another show about how life was restored at the Fairalon Islands. We then seprated and went to different places. I liked the rainforest best even though it is hot because a butterfly landed on me. I wish we could stay longer.

Chess Tournament

On Friday I went to a chess tournament near the airport. I was very nervous about how the result would be. There was five rounds but I need at least 3.0 points to get a trophy. I got 1.5 points but I could haven gotten 2.0 since I was winning Robert but stalemated him. I was disapointed but I also could have practised more.

First Day Of Tennis

On saturday I had my first tennis lesson! I learned how to hold the racket and how to sense the ball. The teacher told us to get a cone and try to catch the tennis balls he hit into the air. I caught all of them so the teacher said I was very good and I was pleased. He also taught me how to serve. By the end I did practically everything right so the teacher said I was talented. It was fun and it mattered the most to me.