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Day 16: Fun Facts From Far and Wide!

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Join us as we journey through picturesque Swiss valleys, secluded Icelandic waterfalls, and sparkling Caribbean waters . Of course, we sprinkled in fun facts along the way, because it’s just that kind of day!

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Alaska Mountains & Coast A (AKMC)

The AKMC crews adventures are just beginning. After gathering at the airport this bunch of adventurers headed to camp where they settled in, played some games, and had their first cozy camp meal of the trip! Fun fact about Alaska, the state of Alaska has more coastline then the rest of the United States put together! In a few short days they will be exploring some of it! Can’t wait to see photos from their first day of adventuring tomorrow!

Alps Explorer A (AXA)

Smiles (and silly faces) for miles on AXA today! Our adventurous group hiked through wooded hamlets and past grazing cows, as they took in the quintessential idyllic Swiss valley. They savored lunch at a pristine alpine lake. Speaking of lunch, there are over 400 varieties of alpine cheese. Surely our AXers have sampled them all!

Alps Explorer B (AXB)

Today AXB crushed miles upon miles, as they made their way through flowering meadows and past glacial streams. They enjoyed lunch and swam at a stunning turquoise lake. Did you know that the stunning alpine lakes are so clear because they are too cold for bacteria to grow?! And our brave AXers swam in that water – Way to go!

Colorado’s Rocky Mountains (CRM)

Today our CRM crew crushed a hike in beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, which is home to 60 species of mammals, 355 miles of hiking trails, and 1,000 species of flowering plants. There is so much to see, learn and experience, and the crew absolutely stoked to explore!

Caribbean Service Virgin Islands (CSVI)

Today our students worked with our service partners to clean and organize a building for puppies to stay in! After that they played an intense game of playground lava monstertag, followed by lunch in downtown Christiane. Their afternoon consisted of snorkeling in the beautiful waters of Buck Island, the only underwater national monument in the US, known for its stunning coral reefs, abundant marine life, and pristine beaches. Talk about a busy day full of fun!

Europe Coast to Coast (ECC)

ECC has been cruising (literally and figuratively) through picturesque farm roads in France! Keeping French style, they devoured baguettes while enjoying lunch in the park. Every second, 320 baguettes are consumed in France – We are proud to say our ECCers are contributing to that number. Let the yummerific days continue! 

Iceland Mountains & Coast (IMC)

Our Icelandic adventurers made their way to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall today! While there’s no official record, we consider it one of the most stunning of over 10,000 waterfalls in Iceland. Our crew even made their way behind the waterfall! After splashing around, the group made their way to camp to play games and whip up a warm and delicious dinner. What a day! 

New England Mountains & Coast (NEMC)

All smiles as we kick off NEMC!! Matilda, Lily, and Cole were ecstatic to meet their students today. They cannot wait to explore the White Mountains, known for stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and enchanting forests, alongside their students. Did you know that 13 peaks in the White Mountains are named after US presidents? Perhaps our leaders have a sneaky history lesson planned for the kiddos. Tonight they’ll be playing games and cooking up a yummy dinner as everyone gets to know each other. Let the good times roll!

Pacific Coast (PC)

Rest day, hooray! T’was a Saturday well spent as our PC crew slept in, enjoyed a big breakfast, and explored town. And they did it in style! Rumor has it they might have even taken a river swim. Here’s to a golden day in the Golden State! 

 

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