Unforgettable experience

The trip to the middle of the rainforest and then being able to enjoy the wonders of the under water world was an amazing and unforgettable experience. Initially, I believed it would be a science heavy trip, working in the heat. However, I was mistaken. Although I did learn a lot about how to collect data efficiently and effectively and about to the habitat we had entered, I actually gained more transferable skills such as team work, perseverance and independence. Arriving from a busy city with a few parks dotted here and there, my friends and I were unsure of what to expect. We arrived to the camp where we greeted by friendly people, fed, shown around the camp and then escorted to our tents, where we had time to unpack and relax before heading out again for some afternoon activities. The rest of the week was just as exciting as the first day and even more so when we causiously entered the forest for the first time and saw the beautiful habitat and habitants! The second week our excitement grew as we bused to Akumal, near Cancun, for a week of diving. Although not all of us were qualified we had the opertunity to become certified divers. Staying in dorms, we got to meet new people and make new friends. The dives were spectacular and we were garinteed to see a turtle which we did! At least 10 in just one dive!
Each day was a new experience for us all. With some of us taking science A Levels and others studying the arts, we were a varied group, nevertheless we all enjoyed it and have wonderful memories from the trip. I would strongly recommend going if you have the opertunity.