Sailing!

I don't think I can begin to describe what an incredible time I had sailing. We flew into Canouan Island (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) and sailed to many different islands which were all beautiful. Every night featured a gorgeous sunset and wonderful stargazing. The natives were all super friendly and we met numerous travelers from all over the world, some on short sailing trips like us, some who were sailing around the world, and some who had taken permanent residence on their boats. Each day's sail was exciting and I got to help raise the sails, drive the boat, swab the deck, lookout for pirates, and other exciting duties. The snorkeling is also very good, as we saw all sorts of tropical fish, some exciting coral reefs, turtles, rays, snakes, and there even was a small shark sighting.

Some of my favorite highlights include having drinks on Happy Island, so named by the local who built the island out on the reef by hand using conch shells, taking him five years. The island houses one bar, and that's what makes it a happy place.

Swimming from the boat to numerous beautiful beaches.

Seeing a ship and island used in the first Pirates of the Carribean movie.

Not worrying about work and having a great vacation!

Moving On

Today is my last day of employment at Trinity University. It is with mixed emotions that I am moving to the next phase of my life. Here I am moving some of the crap out of my office (a lot can accumulate in three years!)

I will be starting a new job with Maximus in Austin, working as an analyst on a project with the State of Texas. Ask me in a month as I am not entirely sure what I will be doing.

Otherwise, keep posted to the blog, as I will be updating on my summer adventures. Here is my schedule:

June 5-14: Sailing in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

June 18-29: First two weeks of work at Maximus

June 30-July 9: Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

Exciting Summer!