Courtesy photos High school students from Nashua are continuing to explore Hawaii.

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series of articles from Nashua High School South senior Abbey Rowe, who is www the adventures of nearly 70 local high school students on their trip to Hawaii.

Day 8

Today was a really cool day. Some got to go on an eco tour, while others relaxed on the beach or at the pool. I was able to go snorkeling in a lagoon in our hotel, where we saw a ton of colorful fish and huge turtles. The turtles literally came within inches of us. It was so surreal.

The new island we are on is beautiful. It is so untouched by civilization. It is naturally gorgeous. I look to my right and there are mountains. Then, I look to my left and there is the ocean. There are no street lights or buildings – just nature on the majority of the island. It is by far the most stunning place I have ever been.

Tomorrow, we will get to go zip-lining, and swim with the manta rays. Another day in paradise, here we come.