Dear Wildblog readers, We got up early, and breakfast was healthy and delicious as always (muesli, porridge, and fruit). It was the first morning without rain, but we still felt a bit chilly. There were no specific tasks for today, so everyone worked on their own projects, wilderness the wilderness , or set out on their own adventures. Reinhardt (Reini) set out on a diving trip around the rocks of “Birthday Island” (our island). He was accompanied by a curious seal, and we could see flashes of light coming from underwater every now and then. Later, we were able to enjoy his amazing photos together. At the same time, a few of us started building a jacuzzi, a kind of hot tub. To do this, we dug a very large hole, lined it with plastic sheeting, and weighted it down with a few rocks. After filling it with water together, we set about heating it the “traditional” way: In a second hole, we built a fire to heat up rocks, which we then placed in the pool. What a lovely and pleasant luxury (especially since we were all a bit cold). And let’s be honest, who gets to enjoy a warm Jacuzzi on the beach with a view of whales, bald eagles, the Pacific Ocean, and breathtakingly beautiful scenery while “fighting wilderness ” in the wilderness ? We’re really doing quite well here. Since many of us were a bit tired, after lunch (a salmon soup cooked over an open fire) we took a wonderfully cozy afternoon nap on the rocks along the coast. Part of the group used the free time to paddle out in a canoe to fetch wood and water. Along the way, they saw humpback whales, bald eagles, and other wildlife, and caught their dinner—mackerel and rockfish. As an evening highlight, we’re now enjoying bread on a stick roasted over the campfire on the rocks. Some of the group are enjoying the reheated hot tub. Together, we’re waiting for the dead of night to witness the bioluminescence with the canoe. More reports and pictures from the photographer team on www.reinis-blue-box.blogspot.de and http://www.samifayed.de/blog. www.facebook.com/wildernessinternational