Alyssa and Anaya here – on our first full day here in Alaska we had a full morning consisting of breakfast, devo time, and church. For breakfast we enjoyed an amazing meal of pancakes and sausage after a full day of travel. We walked to church this morning and enjoyed the long sermon about Jesus feeding the five thousand and walking on water despite our sleepy heads. After the service we walked back to Eaglecrest and had lunch. We then headed off to our first hike of the week, which was to a beautiful waterfall. Even though Emily told us that it was a very flat journey, it consisted of hilly muddy areas which we fought through. Isaac took his drone out and flew it by the waterfall and got some great pictures. We headed back to Eaglecrest with muddy shoes, and tired legs. The ride home was very chaotic, but we made it back to camp. We then played outdoor games and had our first campfire. Throughout the day we made new friends with other people staying at Eaglecrest, and new memories with the people on our team that we have been getting to know for the past few months.
Day camp starts tomorrow! We’re so excited to meet all the Alaskan students
Grant Cup of Awesome Counter: 12
Thunderbird Falls
Team at the waterfall hike
River by the waterfall
Waterfall
Volleyball during free time
Campfire Time
Looks beautiful! Way to go on tackling a big day after a long travel day. Praying for a great first day of camp for all of you.
Hey friends! Way to stay awake during church AND hike hilly, muddy terrain! I know how rough Sunday can be. You guys can do hard things. 😊
I love that Isaac has a drone on the trip! It is going to be awesome seeing the views of Camp and the mountains from a different (and high!) angle.
Is Grant’s cup of awesome counter how many cups of coffee he has had? 😂
Thanks for writing the blog today, Anaya & Alyssa!
Lovely photos! The waterfall is mesmerizing… and so are all of you. 😁
Loved the update and all of the pictures! What a gorgeous hike – thank you Isaac for the drone footage! Enjoyed seeing the volleyball game and campfire too! Hope today is a first great day of camp with the Alaskan students. Thinking of all of you on this adventure! So happy to see those smiles 🙂
Great blog Anaya and Alyssa!!! I miss you so much Anaya and can’t wait to hear about the trip! Don’t lose your voice again! 😂
So great to be able to know and see what the group is doing! May God bless their purpose 💜
The water falls look great! (so was William Contreras’ 400 foot walk off home run to sweep the Marlins). Hope your having a good time!!
Abram, you took my sweatshirt. Please give it back.
The vball court looks muddy! I want to know if anyone dove for the ball and got straight up covered in mud??
Grant’s hot cup of awesome counter is for just one day?! Ok, I won’t judge!
Awesome drone pics Isaac! May your cups runneth over this week as God changes each of you and those you serve! May you see God’s beauty in not only his creation but in those with whom you are with!
Nice job helping to write the message dear sister! Can’t wait to see your future adventures!