I can’t believe it has already been almost three months since I was notified about being the scholarship recipient.. and so begins a year of adventure! I hope you will enjoy my blog posts throughout the year. Earlier this month I had an exciting weekend in New York City where I met some amazing people […]
Category: Scholar Journeys
Off and Running in Cape Town
Journey To Antarctica- The White Continent
I’m gazing out the port hole in my bedroom window and the view is remarkable. We have just crossed the Drake Passage, known for being quite the hellion, on our way to the wildly beautiful continent of Antarctica, the end of the world. Icebergs meander by like hurried businessmen, not faltering to give way and […]
Diving Chowder Bay with Jayne Jenkins
The end of November brought a lot of firsts for me. First time in Australia, first time seeing a frog fish (or angler fish), first time diving in a place that has shark nets (although apparently these are a “load of bollocks” and aren’t all that effective) and first time learning about the vicious drop […]
Ocean Technology Systems
After returning to Southern California, I was finally able to meet up with the crew of Ocean Technology Systems (OTS) who graciously offered to take me out to Catalina Island to learn how to use the Guardian Full Face Mask. OTS began in 1984 with a dream to design the best underwater communication system available […]