August 11, 2012 Canoe Base Day 7
Today by far was the best we've had and this day I will distinctly remember for the rest of my life. At sunrise a thick fog had settled making the lake appear very ere. Eventually the fog dissolved and we were off. The day was calm and it was perfect weather I couldn't have asked for a better day to spend on the lakes than today.
Earlier in the week I tried portaging with a canoe but found it wasn't easy to carry the canoe it wasn't the weight that was the issue rather it was balancing the canoe on my shoulder. Today however I was able to balance the canoe on my shoulders easier than before. One of the aspects of life that amazes me the most is how quickly we can adapt to our environment like before I couldn't even carry the canoe without having the other end hit the ground but with a little bit of practice I became much better. Even with the backpacks at first they seemed also heavy to carry but as time passed by they felt as if they were becoming lighter each day. This whole experience ties into a learning curve as each day passed we learned what techniques worked, and didn't work and refined them. By the end of the week we knew how to pack our bags more efficiently. We learned how to share responsibility amongst a group. We learned how to make every stroke count without exerting more energy than we needed to. But most importantly we learned the value of teamwork.
The best part of the day arrived when we got to Ima Lake. There was a particular campsite that our guide had passed by many times and he always wanted to stay there but the campsite was always taken. However this time we were in luck for the campsite was open. When we arrived it was absolutely hysterical seeing his reaction. The moment we landed and set foot claiming the campsite our guide jumped out of the boat walked up and through the campsite like he had just won the lottery. On the edge of a campsite there was a cliff that we could dive off of which as soon as we got the chance we all part took in jumping off even the adults. On the way down the world stopped for a moment it was almost as if the world had stopped just for you to take in the thrill but as soon as you thought of it gravity kicked in and you were in the water.
As I write I gaze upon the sun set for one last time. It's funny how when I look upon the sun set I ponder on what those before me experiences were like or even my other troop members. Overall I am grateful that I had the chance to experience this once and a lifetime journey that changed me forever. This journey has taught me more about myself than I've ever gained from anything. This journey has taught me that although your mind might become an obstacle at points you can always overcome these obstacles as long as you have the will power to do so you can overcome anything.
Today by far was the best we've had and this day I will distinctly remember for the rest of my life. At sunrise a thick fog had settled making the lake appear very ere. Eventually the fog dissolved and we were off. The day was calm and it was perfect weather I couldn't have asked for a better day to spend on the lakes than today.
Earlier in the week I tried portaging with a canoe but found it wasn't easy to carry the canoe it wasn't the weight that was the issue rather it was balancing the canoe on my shoulder. Today however I was able to balance the canoe on my shoulders easier than before. One of the aspects of life that amazes me the most is how quickly we can adapt to our environment like before I couldn't even carry the canoe without having the other end hit the ground but with a little bit of practice I became much better. Even with the backpacks at first they seemed also heavy to carry but as time passed by they felt as if they were becoming lighter each day. This whole experience ties into a learning curve as each day passed we learned what techniques worked, and didn't work and refined them. By the end of the week we knew how to pack our bags more efficiently. We learned how to share responsibility amongst a group. We learned how to make every stroke count without exerting more energy than we needed to. But most importantly we learned the value of teamwork.
The best part of the day arrived when we got to Ima Lake. There was a particular campsite that our guide had passed by many times and he always wanted to stay there but the campsite was always taken. However this time we were in luck for the campsite was open. When we arrived it was absolutely hysterical seeing his reaction. The moment we landed and set foot claiming the campsite our guide jumped out of the boat walked up and through the campsite like he had just won the lottery. On the edge of a campsite there was a cliff that we could dive off of which as soon as we got the chance we all part took in jumping off even the adults. On the way down the world stopped for a moment it was almost as if the world had stopped just for you to take in the thrill but as soon as you thought of it gravity kicked in and you were in the water.
As I write I gaze upon the sun set for one last time. It's funny how when I look upon the sun set I ponder on what those before me experiences were like or even my other troop members. Overall I am grateful that I had the chance to experience this once and a lifetime journey that changed me forever. This journey has taught me more about myself than I've ever gained from anything. This journey has taught me that although your mind might become an obstacle at points you can always overcome these obstacles as long as you have the will power to do so you can overcome anything.
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