Ben at Roatan: The End Has Come Too Soon...

As the sun sets on my last day here at Roatan, I look back to the previous 13 days and know that they were 13 days well spent.

Its sad to know that at this time tomorrow, I'll be on a plane back to the States. But as I think about it now, I know that this isn't a final goodbye. I know (and hope) that I'll return to this place. Tomorrow, when I see the island disappear in the window of the plane, I look forward to when I see that island again.

But all good things must come to an end.

These past 13 days have been, for lack of a better word, awesome. I made a lot of new friends and strengthened the friendships I already had. I saw and did some pretty cool things too; 9 sea turtles, lots and lots of fish, huge coral, and swam with dolphins.

All of this for 4 units of upper division biology...

Most of the group doesn't want to leave...and I dont blame them. Part of me doesn't want to leave either. But this is only a vacation...the real world awaits. Fortunately this is the field that I want to get into, so maybe some day in the future it wont be a vacation, but a job. I'm glad to be heading home. I look forward to the plane landing in LAX at midnight. And most of all, I look forward to not having to put on bug repellent before leaving the room.

But the end of this trip means the start of a new one: Lake Havasu. My family, friends, and dogs await me.

So here I am, signing off for the last time. Thanks to those who read and commented on this blog of mine. I look forward to sharing all the photos and the experience with you in person real soon.

So long Roatan, its been nice knowing ya.