California Trip

My Adventure Ed. Trip to Santa Barbara was truly a memorable experience. It helped me in many ways, and I do not regret ever going on this trip. Not only did it help me become fitter, but it also was fun, although sometimes difficult, and it helped me learn more important things.

I would have to say that the funnest part of the trip was when we first got onto the island. We were completely finished unpacking our tents, and so we set out to explore. Right next to camp was a very large hill, which we set out to climb. A group of us climbed up the steep and slippery slope, until we got to the top. On top was a magnificent view of the coast and farther up mountains. Those mountains looked huge! Below us was a shady group of trees, under which we lounged under and ate trail mix. Later that evening, we played a game called mission impossible, where there are two players who are it. They shine light around the goal, to stop us from winning. It was a blast! That was the easy and fun day. The next day was certain to be more difficult.

The next day was the toughest day all week. We were to travel to a beach on the opposite side of the island. First, we just strolled through trails out of camp. Then, the difficult part arrived. Our group climbed a hill much steeper than the day before. It lasted longer too. After what seemed like hours, we were halfway there. But that is not to say that downhill isn’t tough also. The trails were rocky and steep, and it lasted longer than going up-hill. Our reward was some oranges found near the beach. Boy were they good! The way back was no piece of cake either. It was just like the way down, except in the dark! We were certainly relived to be back in camp.

Probably the most important thing I learned on the trip was to not squander money. I wasn’t as bad as some other people who had to borrow money, but it would have been good not to eat mountain house on the way back. I could have saved more when we were only arriving at Santa Barbara by train, by not buying snacks to quench my hunger. Also, I shouldn’t have bought food on the boat, when I least needed it. Hunger was sometimes my problem, when I had to save enough money for buses, and also tried to conserve money. I’m glad that I’m still healthy! I will certainly be more conservative from now on.

This trip, as I mentioned earlier, was truly a changing experience. I learned a lot, and also had lots of fun. I’m so lucky to be able to have this opportunity, and I think that more schools should have programs like this. I hope to have a trip like this again soon!