Mrs.+Friedl

Mrs. Friedl


 * CHRISTMAS (KIRITIMATI) ISLAND **
 * Describe what you will do today on Kritimati Island! **

Begin describing your day here...

I woke up at 5:00 a.m. just as the dawn was breaking. The smell of salt and fish rose up from the ocean invading my nostrils with the wonderful sensation of satisfaction. I quietly rise and get dressed. I sneak out of our hut to explore the island before my husband and son wake up. The sun is just beginning to rise and it projects a warm orange and pink glow across the sky and reflects off the tips of the incoming waves. I inhale deeply and begin my walk down the beach. I notice several brown and pink shells scattered along the beach and I stop to investigate and collect the shells for my scrapbook. Several sea gulls run close to me to see what I have found. After collecting several beautiful shells I continue on my way. A tiny marvelously colored octopus has washed up on the shore and it is struggling to return to the sea. After watching it writhe with desperation, I find a small stick and help it back to his aquatic home. I can't be sure, but I believe the octopus turned and gave me a quick wave as he scurried out to sea. By 7:00 a.m. I begin to get hungry and decide to return to the hut. My husband and son are now awake and we are ready to set out on our day of adventure. More to come...

May 5, 2011

Did you meet new people? Describe them, the circumstances of your meeting, and what you talked about.