Gabby again!
Today started out... weird. It didn't feel like the last day of VBS. I was really sad to see some of the kids go. I'm really going to miss a little girl named Gladys. She had some kind of skin disease (I think it was Excema), but just loved everyone immediately. I'd heard about her from some of the other high schoolers who had been to Ahousaht previously, and I'm SO glad I had the opportunity to meet her this time around... Gah, I can't even explain how much I love her, haha (:
Later today we went on a looooong hike to Third Beach (my feet are still screaming) just to see some dumb whales. I was pretty irritated at first that Tim would drag us out there over some dumb porpoises, but as we went through the trail, I was able to appreciate God's creation. Seriously, Ahousaht is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever been to. We finally got to the beach we were looking for, and me and Paige sat down for a very long time on some nice rocks that worked like reclining chairs. We almost got soaking wet when one of the village dogs that followed us (Taila) came strutting up, dripping with water. Not. Fun.
When we started heading back, some of the more... motivated hikers decided to break off from the slower people and moved forward on the trail ahead of us. I was walking with Paige when we saw porpoises. I don't know about you guys, but after hiking for 4 miles through a crazy-thick forest and only being able to rest for about 20 minutes, those whales were the most amazing thing ever. I remember thinking angrily that if I had to go on this hike, I had better see some whales. God just has a sense of humor, I guess. It was very reassuring that He knows just what I need when I need it. Remember that, guys.
Anyways, I hope everyone is doing well and not missing us too terribly. We leave for Tofino tomorrow at 10:30, and while I do love this island, I can't wait to be home. I really can't.
Daddy, once again, if you're reading this, I love you lots and lots! Muah!
-Gabby <3
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