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Published: February 25th 2008North America » United States » Hawaii » Big Island » Kailua-Kona
February 25th 2008

Leaving the rental house in Hilo

Today was a mellow day. We woke up around 8:00 am and started cleaning and packing. We had to tie luggage to the top of the the van and it was like tetris putting the luggage and gear in the van. At 12:30 we finally left the house to have lunch. We got some sushi and went to the park to eat it. It was a nice park with a waterfall and some surfers. Afterwards, we started the hour and a half drive to the other side of the island, Kona. Us girls passed out for the whole trip. Once we got to the house we checked it out and unpacked. The house is so nice. After we unpacked we decided to relax and watch some t.v. for the first time all trip. The sun was setting so we decided to watch it and take some pictures. Chris and Yin came over for dinner and gave us a presentation of how they study humpback whales. They also showed us what we are going to be doing at the shore station. After that we had some mango ice cream and relaxed for tomorrow.

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We are four students from Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka, Alaska. We are traveling to Hawaii from February 17-March 2, 2008 to participate in an exchange with humpback whale researchers. We have been learning about whales and research from local marine biologist Jan Straley. Jan has been studying humpback whales in southeast Alaska for close to 30 years. In Alaska we see the feeding behaviors of humpbacks, in Hawaii we are hoping to see the different behaviors that occur during the mating and calving season. Students and faculty from University of Hawaii in Hilo have arranged for us to j... full info

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At the park in front of a waterfall

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ms. michelle from Heritage Hall
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Date: 25th February 2008

awesome
Thank you ladies for sharing your awesome journey with us all. It sounds like you are learning alot about the whales, a new culture and making new friends along the way. What a wonderful opportunity you all have been given (I'm jealous-jokes). I know that you must be having a blast! Take care ladies and thanks for the news and great pics. Ms. Michelle

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