8:08 pm
Our morning started even earlier today because there was heat to beat. We started work at 5:45 so that we could be done by 10:45 before the heat really struck in. However, we didn't have to worry too much today because it was cloudy all morning. Today we weeded for five straight hours. But to be honest, we have gotten much better at weeding. The time doesn't go as slowly anymore and the work isn't as terrible. You just have to accept the fate of the morning. We did momentarily lose our minds this morning though, climbed into a swamp, and jumped up and down on metal planks until we were ready to return to weeding. Halfway through the morning, Drake brought us a snack of delicious mangos!! They were soo juicy and sweet, the best I have ever tasted.

Finally, 10:45 rolled around and we raced down to our bungalow to take cold showers and eat some cereal. I was also able to fit in an amazing nap post shower before we had to head out for diving. We dove this afternoon from 12:30 to 5:30, returning to the wreck, the Fearless. On the wreck, we saw a very small, young trunkfish. However, it was not the juvenile pee shape, which we are still searching for. That being said, this trunkfish was still extremely cute. Early to bed tonight for another early morning tomorrow!

Hours today: 10
Hours total: 78

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