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VISIONS BVI 3 is took a boat to explore the mangroves above and below the water

A weekend trip to the mangroves

A handwritten letter on lined notebook paper describes an adventure in the mangroves of Virgin Gorda. The letter recounts boating, snorkeling, and relaxing with a friend, with visible pen corrections and edits.

Two young people in wetsuits and scuba gear smile while sitting on a boat. Scuba tanks are behind them, and the ocean, islands, and a sailboat are visible in the background under a blue sky.

Five teens in black and green wetsuits stand on a boat near the edge, smiling at the camera. Clear blue water, a sailboat, and a hilly island are visible in the background under a sunny sky.

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