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April 25-27, 2003 — River Forest Campground — Deland, Florida
Inbound students, outbound students, and guests enjoyed
a weekend in the Ocala National Forest, arranged by Pete Colverson
(Ayelen's first host dad) and John Gregory. A stormy Friday night
prompted everyone (except Pete) to decide against setting up tents
outside, instead spreading out their sleeping bags on the floor of the
main building.
Saturday turned out nicer, and we headed over to
Alexander Springs for canoeing and swimming. Rob Overly established
a lasting friendship with a squirrel, which was apparently willing to risk
the $500 fine for feeding wildlife to get an unending supply of Rob's
peanuts. Back at the campsite, it was traditional American camping fare:
barbecued burgers, baked beans, potato salad, and, around the campfire a
bit later on, those nourishing s'mores.
Everyone shared in the cooking and cleaning duties,
which made it a great weekend for all. Special thanks to Bob Rella,
who couldn't attend, but sent along plenty of food! |
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Pete explains weekend protocol |
Fer, Alê, Tim, and Ling discover an air mattress |
Ivana, Fer, and Alê ... smile nice! |
... or maybe not! |
Friday night exchange talk |
Tim seems to be interested |
Outbounds Philip, Joy, Mark, and Rochelle |
Tim explains why the king has an "R" on it |
Luxury accommodations (at least they're dry!) |
Ling, Tim, and Pete at the pancake grille |
No, girls, the canoe goes in the WATER! |
Heading out - see any gators yet? |
Our party consists of 7 canoes and a kayak |
Downstream - what beautiful scenery |
Rob working with the local wildlife |
Look how close he gets to Rob's nuts |
A satisfied customer |
Brave explorers return - Hayley, Alê, and Kathy |
Next crew in - Philip, Ivana, and Fer |
Here come Ling and Brianna |
Arne, Rochelle, and Sebastian |
Smiles from Kathy, Fer, Alê, Hayley, & Ivana |
Time for a swim |
Rochelle, Joy, Kathy, Fer, and Jess |
Hayley seems to think the water's cold |
Arne with all the girls |
Tim and Brianna trying to help
Pete mount his chair |
Brianna was up a tree, and Pete
was at the end of his rope! |
At least someone got comfortable |
Philip mans the grille, while Kelly and Mike look on |
Around the campfire: Kathy, Philip, Michael,
Alê, Fer, Hayley, Ling, and Arne |
Sunday breakfast chefs Sebastian and Philip |
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