Day 6: Grand Canyon
The morning at the Grand Canyon had the teens at TWB excited to see the beautiful sunrise. We woke up at 4:18 in the morning and hiked a mile and a half to see the long anticipated sunrise the counselors have told us so much about. Larkin says, “It was more beautiful than any painting could capture!” and man, was he right! Most of the teens like Caitlyn, took pictures with Dallas and KS while others like Sophia, took a time-lapse of the sunrise. Ethan says, “At the end of the day, pictures won’t do the canyon justice.” After we walked back, the ladies charmed the laundry lady, Torrey, to open up all twelve of the showers and some more of the washers! It was probably the best shower we’ve had so far! After our warm showers and laundry day, the hiking began. We all took different routes. Ethan, Grace and Riley went on the Rim Trail while Zac and his group hiked three miles round-trip. Some teens even walked to a neighborhood while Abby L. had her quiet time in the Canyon.
Later in the day, we took naps dreaming of calling our parents. Then, it finally came! Eleven o’clock was the time we were allowed to call home! We all miss our parents. Especially Ethan. If Ethan’s parents are reading, he misses you and please answer! Zac didn’t call his parents, he says, “hi.”
In the afternoon, we all went to lunch. Sophia, Larkin, Ashton and Thomas went to the Tavern to get pizza. And while our entire day was happening, John went on a ten-hour hike by himself! After our amazing adventures, we had the World Famous Deaton Stew, it’s supposedly makes you poo. Today was also Paige’s Birthday! During the sing-a-long, we sang songs like Happy Birthday, Today, Our Song and a song dedicated to our bus driver, Michael. We all got shirts that say “I hiked the Grand canyon” and went to bed staring at the stars. Next stop, Las Vegas!!!
Peace out,
Dopeys
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| The counselors getting Deaton Stew ready |
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| Kenzie working hard stirring the lemonade |
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| Some of us were surprised with cheetos in our stew |
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| The stew is ready! |
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| Kack seems a little concerned about the Deaton Stew |
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| Christian LOVES it. He says "It was pretty good." |
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| This stew makes our bellies rumble |
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| Emily, Tucker, and Gabe are ready to try it |
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| Abby\"s thoughts on Deaton Stew was that it was surprisingly scrumptious |
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| Larkin\"s one bite was delicious |
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| Sanders said Deaton Stew was good until he got to the oreo |
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| The Dishwashers had to make a mess |
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| Dishwashers still working hard |
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| Sing Along Time |
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| We are ready to sing our hearts out |
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| "Lean on me, when you\"re not strong..." |
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| Ashton presenting her research |
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| John\"s congratulatory short for his 18 mile hike |
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| Ethan gives it all for the sing alongs |
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| Singing happy birthday to Paige |
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| A birthday hug from Dallas is the best birthday gift |
