Saturday, Jan. 15

Today I had my first Global Studies class, which is required for all students on the ship. it was very interesting! After looking at the geology of some of the ocean and Dominica (our next port) we had a lecture on maps. I also attended Oceanography after lunch and then spent the afternoon going to the gym, practicing the violin and getting some schoolwork done while enjoying the beautiful scenery from the deck. There are hundreds of beautiful sea birds that fly past and we also sailed past several islands today on our way to Dominica. One island in particular was fascinating. It was a volcano rising out of the ocean and it is inhabited even though it is an active volcano - it could erupt! After Dinner everyone attended a pre-port lecture that gave general information about Dominica as well as a general cultural overview. I can't wait to wake up tomorrow morning and be in port.