Andy and Jane Hardman (Joyce's brother and sister-in-law) opened up the large country home - and their gazebo - to 18 of us. We arrived in the dark (just before midnight), and left in the dark (4:30 am). They provided us with breakfast for the road, and Andy guided us to the Syracuse airport, where we made our flight right on time.
Everything seems a blur at 4:30 in the morning, but the excitement was palpable!
Our first "teaching time" happened during the stopover in Detroit, where Wendy went over a range of logistical things such as Leaders' jobs, accommodation etc.
It didn't take us long to have an "awe" experience as we drove from Phoenix to Sedona. The red rocks are amazing!
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RACHAEL'S CAPTAIN'S LOG! Well, we managed to all get up and dressed and fed by 4:30 AM. And remembering that we’re teenagers, it was quite an accomplishment. Anyways, today we pretty much traveled by car, plane and van. So without too much mix-up we got to Sedona in one piece. We decided to jump right into the game and go to a power spot to watch the sunset. I can honestly say that I’ve never experienced something quite so powerful. But it was a different kind of power, it was quiet and calming. I am so excited for all the other experiences we’re going have.
SEBASTIEN Wow what a great day, from waking up at 4:30 in the morning to taking a wonderfully calm and peacefull hike before dinner. I found the hospitality this morning was great and our hosts were really nice. Then Rachael really helped getting us through the airport and onto the plane. Wow - it sure is hot and beautiful here in Arizona and the closer you get to Sedona the prettier it is. (well, that’s what everyone else said because I was the sleeping navigator.)
The motel is great and we had lots of fun - our hike this evening was short but definitely worthwhile and dinner well I don’t know because we're about to eat but it sure does smell god (don’t correct god)
Mhm Mhm Mhm ☺!!!
2 comments:
Wonderful to see everyone arrived safe, sound and I'll bet just a wee bit tired! The photos are amazing of Sedona (the Rocks) are beautiful! God bless each of you.
It is wonderful to see Sedona through different eyes. I loved it and am glad you do too. It's great that you are all jumping into this experience with both feet (even at 4:30 in the morning). I can't wait to hear more of your experience. Love and hugs to you all,
Alyson
p.s. it continues to rain here on a daily basis. Just so you know what you're misssing.
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