By Katie Wilbur/Fresno State Lacrosse
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I was busy packing what seemed like a lifetime worth of belongings, which in reality was only a year's worth, into two suitcases when Steve Schaack called me and offered me the opportunity write this, a blog of sorts, keeping everyone updated with my summer. So, here I am, writing and packing again. This time I am packing for my first adventure of the summer. In a few days I will leave Canandaigua and fly to Miami and on to the Guayaquil, where I will board the Nation Geographic Explorer boat for an exciting ten day adventure to the Galapagos Islands.
               I am lucky enough to be going on the awesome trip as a graduation present from my Aunt. Of course, I graduated a year ago, but last summer was overwhelmingly busy, and consequently we pushed the trip off to this summer. I do not really know what to expect with the trip but I hope to encounter penguins and giant tortoises amongst other animals and climb a volcano during the adventure. I should have the chance to explore some jungle areas with lots of different bird species as well as go snorkeling to see many different fish!
               The Islands are located off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The total resident population of the Island chain is about 22,000 people, which is the size of Fresno State! The natural spoken language in the area is Spanish and it should be about 80 degrees while I am there. Needless to say, I am ecstatic for the trip! And, I look forward to sharing the experience with you when I return!
               That's all for now!
               Katie
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