Wow, the trip is already over and we are heading home tomorrow!  Today we went to the rocky intertidal and examined the tide pools and rocks within, but we were much more immobilized than we were in any of our other field trips because of the great amount and large size of the rocks.  People kept slipping and falling on the rocks, including myself.  I cut my ankle for the second time, but others had it worse so I can't complain!  From below, I could see La Casa del Capitan, a restaurant I always enjoyed dining at since I was a small child.  It is next to the port's lighthouse, on Rocky Point's highest point which I believe is called "Whale Hill."


At the intertidal, we actually caught a couple shrimp, which I have never seen alive, along with a sea cucumber, fire worm, chiton (in abundance), crabs, snails, brittle stars, sea urchins, anemones, an unknown jumping fish we soon released, and hermit crabs (which also seemed to be abundant at every beach we explored).  I actually held some of the creatures, which I haven't done much of!  I enjoy seeing them and learning about them, but I don't really enjoy touching them, especially when they sting, bite, or do anything unpleasant.  Later on, we had a couple of lengthy breaks to study for and take our quiz.  I'm sure I can speak for everyone when I say that we are glad that's done.

We went to Flavio's for our last dinner together, which is one of the first restaurants when you first drive into the shrimp market.  I have never eaten there before, but the food was amazing.  It's a shame that I filled up on chips and salsa and couldn't finish my meal, but they were so good and I was extremely hungry.  We took some final pictures, then parted for a few items at the Mexican-style Walmart, which has a name I can't remember.  Tonight, we are going to enjoy are last moments together, but we will all definitely stay in touch!  I will be home tomorrow :)