Hi everyone! I am sorry I have not added a new update lately but I have not had any internet for the past four days. I don't have too much news, just everyday work. One of the most exciting things that happened in the past week was... I got to swim with penguins! One of the trainers from the Hawaiian Ocean Theater just told me and two other interns to grab masks and follow her. We had no idea what we were going to do but when we got there, the trainers told us to jump in the water and they put the penguins in the water with us. It was so much fun and a once in a lifetime chance!

I also got to spend a lot of time working with the animals this week. One day I was the only intern at work and it turned out to be a lot of fun. I had a ton of cleaning to do but I also got a ton of animal time that day. At the end of the day, one of my favorite trainers was helping me clean coolers and once we finished cleaning she told me to grab a life jacket and meet her at pool 3. Because I cleaned all day I got to do a training session with Bugs and Buster. The two dolphins needed practice working together, so I got to do a double dorsal tow and two double foot pushes. So much fun!

This week I have also done an interaction with Kai (one of our pacific bottlenose dolphins). I love getting the chance to get in the water and work with the dolphins. I feel like I am learning a ton about training and working in this field. I will never forget this but I am ready to get home. I miss everyone and can't wait to see you all soon.