Fernando de Noronha is worth the hype! Spinner dolphins welcomed us on our boat ride from the anchorage into shore, delighting one and all with their playful flips and skirmishes. The beaches were breathtaking and the views unmatched. Snorkeling offered the chance to get up close and personal with marine life. The two days of island adventuring left many wishing for more, but alas - Belem beckons! Fernando de Noronha was an amazing first stop for the semester!