by Ela & Moira
We had an early rise at 6:15 AM Alaskan time. Due to the time change it was not the easiest to wake everyone up but we managed and made it in time for the Eucharist service at 7 AM. The service was great but the view was even better.
We had an early rise at 6:15 AM Alaskan time. Due to the time change it was not the easiest to wake everyone up but we managed and made it in time for the Eucharist service at 7 AM. The service was great but the view was even better.
When the
service ended we shared a breakfast with St.Mary’s congregation and we offered
them a bottle of maple syrup in return for their hospitality. After breakfast we made our first grocery
shopping trip and by the end of the trip we walked out of the store with 4
carts full of groceries and a receipt as tall as Robbie. Then we got in the van and we were off.
(Below)
Our day followed by spending our afternoon at the Alaskan Native Heritage Centre (below).
We explored many places in the museum…
Viewed some Alaskan sled dogs and their 3 week
old pups (Awww)…..
Khalil and Darius explored native culture
(below)
Kevin met his cousin for the first time (below)
We took a break for a snack
Ela and Evana played patty cake, and then Robbie,
Moira and Evana showed off their modeling skills in moose couture…
And by the end of it we were pooped,
After our
visit to the Heritage centre we made our way back to the church and met up with
St. Mary’s Youth group. We had such a fun time with them and we now have some
great Alaskan friends.
All in all
it was a great low key day and by the end we were all ready for bed.
LEADERS OF THE DAY THOUGHTS
Ela: I still can’t believe I am in Alaska
but I can say without a doubt I am having a blast. Today was pretty low key
which was exactly what the group needed after all that time in the air. The Native Heritage Centre was amazing but I have to say my highlight was
definitely meeting the Alaskan youth group. They were all so friendly and I can
now say I have Alaskan friends. Anyways, I am ready to experience more of
Alaska and I can’t wait see what tomorrow has in store for me.
Moira: For me, today was a great day to experience the
fact that we’re in a new environment. We faced some interesting situations like
making a massive shopping trip that took up four shopping carts and breaking
the ice with a group of people that we’d never met. In the end, both
interesting situations worked out really well, and visiting the Native Heritage
Centre was a fun and enriching experience.
Hi all!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you had a good first day. I know your next many days will be pretty demanding. It's great that you enjoyed your time with the Alaska youth group. I'll try to post lots of comments as I know my groups liked to read/hear them.
Lots of love, Wendy
Hey guys,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are all well underway and enjoying yourselves!
I love the photos. Keep 'em coming!
Loving the photos - keep up the great work Steve! -Evan
ReplyDeleteHi J2A Journeyers'.....great to hear you made it there allowing yourself to trust in the adventure and recognizing that you are "being watched over and cared for every moment".
ReplyDeleteKeep treasuring your experiences and thank you for your beautiful photos and thoughts. It is so wonderful that you were able to meet and share with the Youth group at St. Mary's. Will you be able to do this again? I am sure by now you have been immersed in the magnitude of nature in Denali...looking forward to seeing and learning more. Keep having fun...warm blessings and gratitude Carol :)
Is a joy to read the blog. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Had to think everyone probably wanted to hold one of those puppies and maybe bring one home. May each of you continue to experience joy and God in your journey.
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