End of the Summer

I'm on an out trip for my 6th time! Always a different spot, always a different adventure. Before crossing the creek, but after a delicious custom-vegetarian lunch of bananas and jam on pita, Anu and I sat up-high and spotted a baby red fox. It had the face of a small dog, or bear, and a long body with a bushy tail. For one moment we all sat still, taking in the details of each others differences.

I've been in British Columbia for a month and a half now and still feel a rush from it's beautiful environmental expressions. The kids have been friends, challengers and mirrors - their situations shedding light on my own. I hope the rewards will mask the stress in my memories.

Watching the water run down through the creek makes me feel alive - water is so full of life. My hard skills have totally improved and I feel absurdly confident in the wilderness and on the water. I'm stronger and braver and skilled not only in doing but also in teaching.

So far I've survived and conquered this experience out west, and I look forward to exploring more of this side of my country in the future.

4 more sessions left, many more feats awaiting.