Island Adventures

I can't believe I'm actually writing this blog from my new home in the Caymans. I arrived early on Tuesday afternoon to the very small and unique Cayman airport. As soon as I stepped off the plane there was a local band playing reggae music. I immediately fell in love with the island life.

Ms. Nimmi, the vice-principal of my new school, picked me up from the airport and drove me to my apartment. I quickly unpacked the one suitcase and backpack that I brought to the island and ran out to the beach to explore. On my way out to the beach I ran into quite a few iguanas. They definitely startled me to death. I always remembered my brother having these lizards as pets, but never imagined that I would be living with these huge monsters running around everywhere. Thankfully they scurry up the nearest tree as soon as people are approaching them.

The beach outside my apartment is absolutely breathtaking. In the far distance to the left you can see all of the cruise ships that are at port for the day and to the right you can see a line of hotels where vacationers are enjoying "paradise." Most of the beaches are pretty rocky and great spots for snorkeling. The next major buys that I'm going to have to invest in are definitely a mask and snorkel and an underwater camera.