It's past noon, I think. The waters here [at Catalina Island] are exceptionally clear. It really is paradise, except for the cacti and general dryness of the grass. But, all is well, and the wind is oh so calming.
The trip was serene, and, aside from the vomiting of my shipmates (strangely looking at the stuff helped stave my sickness), was perfectly pleasant. The rocking of the boat, instead of being an irritant, was quite enjoyable. It's so much fun walking on the deck! And as we "drifted" farther from the harbor, the waters became bluer, greener, and so much more verdant! Water and grass are so similar in that aspect.
The air here is so clean One who has not experienced this can not possible imagine how much so. I've lost a great deal of my depth perception due to the cleanliness of the air.
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It's the end of the day, I have no idea of the time. The stars! Sun has not even fully retreated from the mountains and yet I can see more stars than at the optimal time at my residence. How I wish the sky would darken!
We took swimming tests today. The pier planks were white hot. A permanent staff member hosed down the surface. Temporary, yet worth while relief.
The lights have shut off at this point. I am now writing by the night's light. I can actually see quite well...
I passed the lice check at the docks and jumped in to frigid ocean. Instantly my goggles filled with water. I was blinded and taken by surprise. I had to be kayaked to the rocky shore. I was given an other chance. I could get back in line if I wanted, or do a retake at some other time.
The trek to the pier from the bridge while bare footed was hell. I came back with a wrist band allowing me to go to the water front with out a life jacket. It was worth it.
Oh, the things I do for me ego!
It's very cold, and [it's] darkening. I saw the Big Dipper earlier. I await the Milky Way...
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