Scared Freshmen

Friday was the day of our annual Pennekamp trip. I had only been once before; I wasn't able to go last year. So I was excited to give it another try. The only downside was waking up so early. We had to be at the museum by 6:30 am. Ugh! Why so early? Don't answer, I know. It's a far ride up to Pennekamp.
        We arrive at Pennekamp and are told to run off the bus. I just woke up from a nap like many of the others so we're mostly just speed walking. We get our gear and make sure the fins fit and everything. After that we sit on a bench for further instructions. Everyone who's been to Pennekamp before immediately start putting on tons of sunscreen. We know from experience that the sun is our enemy while on the boat and in the water.
       We get on a boat and are driven out to a spot in the ocean. We get in the water and most of the freshmen are terrified. They have only snorkeled in the ocean where all they have to do is stand up and they'll be alright. You can't do that at Pennekamp. The water is like a bazillion feet deep. Their feet don't come close to touching the ground. They were in for like ten minutes before giving up.
        After watching the frightened freshmen, I went to touch underwater Jesus. Unfortunately, I got distracted by a school of blue fish. Blue is my favorite color; I couldn't help it. They were beautiful. When I finally decided to go back to the challenge of touching Jesus, they blow the horn calling us back. I never got to touch Jesus.

        --Nicole