Happy in Tobacco Caye

Dear Parents,
I spoke with Chris Lindstrom, WLS instructor, who told me the group had a wonderful first day in Tobacco Caye. They learned how to snorkel in the incredible shallow-water coral reefs that start right at Tobacco Caye's dock. They then ran through Marketplace of Ideas, an activity that challenges students to come up with innovative solutions to a key challenge. In this case, the students were challenged with the following questions: how do we make this experience sustainable? How do we continue this cross-cultural relationship with Democracia School after we return to Graland? They also had a wonderful meal and enjoyed a Caribbean sunset. Tomorrow the students will head to the Smithsonian Center and continue to explore Belize's reefs. It is likely the group will not make any further updates until returning to Denver, as there is no internet access on Tobacco Caye. We are so proud of the work the Graland students have done -- they have been a fantastic, and very mature group of students and have been extraordinary ambassadors for Graland.
--Ross Wehner