Hey everyone!!

Today was just a crazy adventure straight from the start. We had our breakfast and without wasting a minute, hopped in our offroad van (complete with snorkel) and headed over to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. This beautiful reserve is the only jaguar sanctuary in the entire world, and that's only one if its many wonderful features. We began our stay there with a 2 km hike up to a mountain peak, where we were able to get a crazy view of the Belizean jungle. The hike wasn't easy, and the crew had to take a lot of water breaks, but it was definately worth it. Never before had I looked out on the world and not seen even one sign of civilization. The trees were covered in a myterious mist, and right across from us was Victoria peak, one of the highest places in Belize. Needless to say, the view was incredible.
 
After Danielle, Lily, and Katie got all their necessary glamour shots, the crew headed back down the otherside to have a little swim next to a waterfall. But this was no ordinary waterfall, this was a 75 ft monster waterfall, like the kind you only see in Hollywood. After a brief moment of appreciation we all jumped in and had a blast. I cannot even tell you how good the cold blue water felt after that long hike. Lian and Armon showed off their fish like abilities, while Liz took some cool action shots of Davy, Jessica, and Genieve as they dived near the waterfall. After a great time in the water, the crew was ready to head back down the mountain for some nice, relaxing river tubing. Boy, how wrong we were. Because of all the rain, the river had risen a good bit, and was flowing a pretty brisk pace. Being the positive kind of kids we were, this didn't stop us from having a good time. We floated down the river, enjoying all the wild scenery while having some good at laughs. Before we knew it we were at the end of the tubing adventure... I mean this quite literally.
 
Being at the head of the group, Trevor and I missed the exit, and were catapulted down the river as the rest of the group screamed our names (except for Danielle, who was, of course, laughing uncontrollably.) Trevor and I grabbed on to a nearby Cahun tree, holding on for dear life, knowing that the only other exit was 6 hours down the river at Hummingbird Way. No mattered how hard we tried we couldn't fight the current, so our only option was to climb on to the steep, woody shore. After some Indiana Jones style acrobatics, we were finally back on land, and were ready to make it back to the Maya Center. After we got back and showered, we ate a delicious dinner, had some class time, and made our we back to the cabins in need of some serious rest.

We can't wait to share all these stories in person, and hope all is well back home.

Mike