Day 5: Petrified Forest and Painted Desert
Hey friends and family it’s us again!! The Dopeys and the
rest of the TWB crew parted early this morning from the Military Academy in New
Mexico after a night under the stars. For breakfast this morning we had
doughnut holes, bananas, and nutria grain bars. Following many long naps and
jam sessions on the bus and vans we arrived at the sign of the Petrified Forest
and then headed to take pictures of the unforgettable Painted Desert. For lunch
we had sandwiches on Hawaiian rolls. *Attention
parents, you need to get us some of these, they were amazing.* In
addition to the tasty sandwiches, we got some grapes, chips and good times. We then
continued our bonding experience through a variety of games. Driving through
the scenic landscape of Arizona was breathtaking, and TWB was able to
appreciate the state due to the perfect temperature.
After a quick stop at the Safeway grocery store deli or McDonalds, we got our stuffed bellies back on the bus to
finish the last leg of the drive for the day. Alas, we made it on time to catch
the astounding sunset at the Grand Canyon, which was everything promised and
more. After a quick photo opt, we made our way to the campsite to set up our
sleeping gear. *PSA parents we are going to snuggle with one another through 40
degree temperature tonight. BRRRRR.* However, before we get a chilly good night’s
rest, we have prepared the breakfast and snacks for our amazing adventure
tomorrow. We will check in with you all tomorrow. A reminder to check your
phones as we will be making our first calls home after we hike the Grand
Canyon! A final note, we would like to send our love and prayers to our
families tonight.
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| Kissing a petrified stump (for good luck) at the entrance of the national park. |
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The cutest and dopest group!
(The Dopeys) |
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| On the way to the Painted Desert. Mood: 10/10. |
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| Posing at the Painted Desert. |
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| Cute Candids ft. the Mary. |
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| Smiling big for the grand colors and overlook of the painted desert. |
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| Group presentations about the state of New Mexico and the Painted Desert, Andi talks about Arizona. |
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| Imara giving her research |
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| Risking our lives for a good picture. #LivingOnTheEdge |
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| Only day 5 folks! |
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| At a real-life adobe house! The Painted Desert Inn |
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| Eating at McDonalds in Flagstaff, before entering the Grand Canyon |
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| MickyDee's never looked so good. |
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| Our fav bus driver, Tim seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time |
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| WE MADE IT! #THEGrandCanyon |
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| Don't look down kids! |
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| Always learning from Dr. Jackson. |
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| Friends are friends forever |
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| Looking for the rabid squirrels. |
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| Making PB&J in the dark for our early hike the next morning is always a good time! |
