Day 5: Out of the Winds followed by the Island Day

   The tent was so crowded last night that when I woke up early this morning to go to the bathroom, I knew it would be more comfortable to sleep on the ground than it would be to try and crawl back in that tent. Apparently, my co-guides and I had the same thought. At 8:00 a.m. we woke up to the breakfast bell from Basecamp and all three of the guides were sleeping outside.
   Using the bell as a good wake up call we took a slow start to the morning and began making tea and stir fry for breakfast. Sadly, it was still windy this morning.
   After breakfast we played on the beach until our genny raid and made our way back to Basecamp. After watching two groups before us go in, we knew it was going to be a difficult paddle. Sure enough, as we were pushing off the beach waves came over the fronts of our canoes, filling them with water.  After emptying canoes and trying again; and again, we were finally able to get a small enough break to push to Basecamp.
   Tonight we are still waiting on one group to make it back to Basecamp as we all head to bed.



   The final group made it last night. Pulling in after all the campers were tucked in bed they were able to make it back to Basecamp. Cheering loudly to wake everyone up, they were greeted at the dock by all of us dressed in our pajamas.
   Today, was our island day. Cabin cleaning contests; school presentations; games and of course, the closing campfire. Since it was a school group they had to give presentations on what they learned and experienced on trail to all the teachers. Following the presentations, the Teachers Assistants all handed our awards to everyone on their trip. My award this school session was “The Badass” award, due to my lifeguarding skills during the swamp.
   We ended the night with a closing campfire and hugs before campers leave tomorrow morning.