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July 10, 2011

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  1. Final activities in Palmer
  2. Climb the "Butte"
  3. Pool party

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A Sad-Bye and a Good Start by Jessica

With emotions high and a good bye that seemed to short for our minds that know that we are about to leave loved ones. As we got on the bus, the first step in a series of personal journeys as well as one communal adventure that will mark its place in our life. After we got of the comfort and familiarity of the bus we were on, we left for the daunting open doors of the airport. To our surprise the trip was not a long measure of time, in the new perspective we have just begun to develop. As we got off the plane and into this wide-open place we now know to be Alaska. We walked slowly as went to the safety and comfort of the church where we lay our heads and slept waiting for the promising light of tomorrow.

Untitled by Kyle

Today was probably one of the most emotional days of our trip. Saying goodbye to your loved ones is so hard. There were hugs, kisses, tears, and goodbyes. This was hardest for me because I am not going to see my mom for three whole weeks! Today was sad at first because we sometimes feel lost without our parents but we are becoming more independent by doing this. It was also a day of excitement. It was funny watching all our group scattered around the airport running free with their money. We all miss our parents but we are ready to start a new adventure.