Location: Saba
Firebolt arrived at Saba Island, also known as the highest point in the Netherlands, to explore above and below sea level. This magical scenery includes beautiful rock formations, and we are anchored by two tall rocks that look like a cave. Everyone had the opportunity to capture these rocks firsthand as we piled into three taxi vans and drove on a handmade road. Then we trekked up an infinite staircase to a scenic lookout. As we all trailblazed up the mountain, no one expected an additional mud bath to reach the top of the mountain. Our muddy faces decided to slip and slide back down the mountain to then walk around the tiny town of Saba. After attempting to find a hose, we accepted the mud as our latest fashion style. Then we went to a local glass bead shop where we made and designed our own glass beads. Now, we all looked like muddy glamorous Saba tourists. Anna Lane, Alex, and I ate French fries and milkshakes at one of the few restaurants off the little road as we reminisced about the long, adventurous hike. Once we all saw the ocean, we dove into the water like it was our first time seeing the ocean. A couple of chicken fights later and attempts to rock climb, we piled back into the dinghy for our return to Firebolt. Laughter, sweat, and a day of creativity made a perfect recipe for a day to remember.