I finally found so time for the internet before I board the ship tommorow so I thought I would give an update. I have been staying at the Atlantis resort since arriving on Thursday and it is absolutely amazing. The place spans some 60+ acres, has over 2,000 rooms, and cost an estimated 2 billion USD to create. Since my body and the sun do not get along real well I have gone from bright white to red very quickly. I have met many of my future shipmates while here and everyone seems very nice. A large group of us went to Senor Frogs to socialize and begin forming new friendships early. Already I have found new interesting cultural norms here, one being instead of having to fight for a cab in Raleigh the cab drivers are everywhere and fight and bargain to give you a ride instead. We paid $5 per person for a stretch excursion limo downtown and $3 per person for a taxi ride back. Quite reasonable compared to back home. I am currently in a state of anxious excitement as I am coming to realization with the fact of being away for so long and the opportunity to explore so much of the world in such a unique manner. I am also having trouble absorbing the fact that I will be going from a place of such grandour and wealth to those of widespread poverty and desperation. Below I have posted some pictures of my time at this luxurious mecca known as Atlantis and I will attempt to update this blog again in the next three days or so before arriving in Puerto Rico. Oh and one more thing ... State 83 vs UNC 79 ... GO WOLFPACK!!!
