Day 14

 July 21st

Location: Wellpinit, Dry Falls, Heritage University

 

We woke up at 6:00 am for breakfast and to start packing everything away. We started heading home at around 9:30 and had our lunch at Dry Falls. The geological history and view at this site were truly something to marvel at. There is no other place in the world like it. After arriving back on campus, we unloaded and put away whatever was loaned from the University. I came across Dr. Miller in his office and we had a great conversation. Being back on campus, there was a strange nostalgic feeling of being at home and I cannot wait to come back once classes begin. Seeing almost everyone be picked up by their family members or spouses and the smiles that came across their faces the moment they saw them was heartwarming. I needed to step out of my comfort zone and this adventure really gave me the right push in the right direction to continue doing just that.


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