Hi my name is Dora and I was chosen for this project because my mom is part of an association called AIDELL 22, where parents who have children (like me) who have had a heart operation support each other.  I am very happy to be a part of this experience – the Young People G8.  In the morning, after breakfast, we clean the ship.  We are divided into 5 groups, and I work with three other teens, Florent, Niklas & Anna.  Our group is the group that works the least, but I am always available to gie a hand to anyone else who needs help.  We have done a lot of different activities.  The one I liked the best was the lesson on apnea diving.  This lesson was divided into 2 parts: theoretical and practical.  The theoretical part  was very interesting, but I have to say that I enjoyed the actual diving much more – where I even dive under water to 4 meters depth!   Another activity that I enjoy a lot is the step class that is given by the Nostromo.  He gives a lesson whenever we have enough extra time in the day.  Today, (July 6) we are all going to the Monte Cristo Island.  I hope to have fun and feel always all right. It is really beautiful to stay here on this ship.  The other teens are very friendly and I don’t want to go back ome.  I would never have thought to have so much fun.  I believe that living on a boat for 10 days is a very unique experience.

Dora & Luigi trekking down the mountain of Monte Cristo.

Dora & Ale on top of the mountain.