Day 8: A Day of Poetry and Adventures
Another Apogee sunrise
Another day of exploration
A world of learning and joy ahead
Regardless of location
Another Apogee sunset finds us
As it always does
Tomorrow is just around the corner
We can already feel the buzz
Skip to a Specific Trip: AKMC, AXA, AXB, CI, CRM, CRMC, CSPR, CSVI, DEX, ECC1, ECC2, GSA, IMC, MCCE, NEMC, NWX, PC, PMC, VM
Alaska Mountains & Coast (AKMC)
Through the city of Seward, they wander
Laughter and word games echoed in the streets
Mail is hastily gathered with excitement
And a resupply brings delicious treats
We wish our friends up yonder the best
And we cannot wait to hear their tales
As they prepare for tomorrow’s adventure
With much beauty amidst, they set their sails
Alps Explorer A (AXA)
Today is the day
You can feel the joy among AXA
As they break down camp
And head on their way
The Tour du Mont Blanc is upon us
They giggle with glee
Into France they make their way
With endless sights to see
Switzerland has been good to us
But onwards we must trek
Chamonix is waiting
They gave the pink church one last peck
Alps Explorer B (AXB)
Onward they hike!
Folks wave to AXB
What a joyous day ahead
As they make their way to Chamonix
Some exploring they do
Soaking in the mountain town
A perfect view of Mt. Blanc
An AXB-er can never turn that down
A quick bus away
And at camp they arrived
Tired and happy they were
Apogees and Perigees they derived
Cape Cod & the Islands (CI)
The Cape Cod-ers thrive on
Aided by sunshine and sand
A long day of pedaling it was
And gorgeous miles they spanned
Happy Fourth of July!
The bikers find themselves on Outer Cape
A bit of food shopping and laundry later
Now it’s time to celebrate!
Caribbean Service Puerto Rico (CSPR)
Our friends down in Puerto Rico say hello
As they seized the day first thing
Community service in the morn:
A bit of raking and some painting
The afternoon was one of rest and joy
Back at the house up the mountain
Laundry and many games performed
With laughter flowing as if from a fountain
Caribbean Service Virgin Islands (CSVI)
Ah yes
Day six has arrived
A lovely day in the Virgin Islands
We got word that the group thrived
With the morning spent as fish
Snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea
The light blue water cooled warm skin
And smiles were as big as could be
Evening back at the lodge
Truly was a dream:
Laundry and chatter
It’s hard not to beam!
Colorado’s Rocky Mountains (CRM)
A sleepy morning in camp
The sun rose over breakfast
A day hike ahead
Ambitions steadfast
Up Colorado Mountains they climbed
Word games throughout
The CRMers found the views
They were nothing to scoff about
Back to camp they made their way
Gleeful and tired
A day on the water is on the horizon
But for now it’s sleep they desired
Costa Rica Mountains & Coast (CRMC)
An early morning it was
For our friends down South
Into the transit they went
Yummy snacks in each mouth
Deep into the jungle they hiked
And for the next few days CRMC will remain
As they make chocolate and explore
Their excitement impossible to contain
Europe Coast to Coast 1 (ECC1)
Ah yes, there they go
Through Belgium they ride on
Alongside well-aged architecture and canals
The coast to coasters keep singing their song
Small roads wind as they take in the city
The French countryside not far ahead
A delicious resupply was in order
Before riders reached camp and laid down their heads
Europe Coast to Coast 2 (ECC2)
A rest day is upon our friends in Bruges
Time for exploration, groceries, laundry
Through the streets they go wandering
Striking beauty as far as the eye can see
To camp they make their way
Well fed and sleepy
Showers had and stories shared
All can feel friendship running deeply
Golden State Adventure (GSA)
Hello from our friends in the Golden State
A day hike they conquered today
Those California views are not to be scoffed at
And the stoke of GSA could not be kept at bay
Back down they descended
Transit, mail pickup, laundry
More joyous ascent on tomorrow’s horizon
But for now to camp they went with joy and whimsy
Iceland Mountains & Coast (IMC)
Sentiments of awe and wonder
Coming to us from across the Atlantic
A glorious Icelandic ice cave tour
Followed by joyful birthday antics!
The views were the star of the day
As they made their way towards camp
It was a day of pure magic as they say
Sign, seal, stamp!
Birthday Queen!!!!!
Maine Coast College Essay (MCCE)
As for our writers
We are pleased to report
Their fourth was quite spent well
Amongst a most joyful cohort
The day began with a workshop
Followed by an afternoon of land conservation
Efforts brought joy and sleepiness
And MCCE’s day ended with celebration!
Maine’s Downeast Explorer (DEX)
And out of the backcountry they come
Our sweet DEX-ers are wiped
But beaming faced persist
A trek like that, how can you not be hyped
A quick resupply and a bit of laundry later
They dream of camp as into the transit they go
A yummy dinner and sweet rest awaits
With potential for a glorious ascent tomorrow
New England Mountains & Coast (NEMC)
Today is the day folks
The Mt. Washington ascent is upon us
And with last nights fudge bag dessert for fuel
This was no struggle bus
Up, up, up they went
Winding through snow patches and scrambling with glee
Until to very tip top they reached
“This Car Climbed Mt. Washington”, but so did NEMC
Back at camp they were one smiley bunch
And with a yummy camp dinner in bellies
The joyful tiredness of the day set in
Sleep was welcome before legs turned to jellies
Fudge bag! Mt. Washington Fuel!
Northwest Explorer (NWX)
Day eight is upon us
And our Northwestern explorers have taken to the water
Through the beautiful river rapids they paddled
Moving synchronously and leaving no space to totter
The joy was infectious
And once the day wound down
With backcountry preparations complete and dinner consumed
Cozy camp beds were very quickly found
USA! Happy 4th!
Pacific Coast (PC)
Camp was broken down by our Pacific Coast friends
And back on the road they joyously went
On a beautiful stretch the crew continued Southward
Until California they reached to great content
To camp they rode
Drinking in the Golden Coast air
And as excitement brewed for tomorrow’s Redwood ride
The sun set on their day with flare
Pyrenees Mountains and Coast (PMC)
The Carros de Foc adventure continues
For our friends in the Pyrenees
Elevation ups and downs throughout
Trekking poles to help the knees
There is beauty any direction you turn
And the summit of Pic del Portarro topped off today’s views
A duckling sighting, some bubbles and plenty of laughs later
To camp PMC made their way, their last decent a cruise
Vermont to Montreal (VM)
A day off the bikes today
And around Burlington the VM-ers made their way
A bit of kayaking to beat the heat
As this enthusiastic crew explored the bay
After a day in the sun back to camp they went
Dinner was shared as they sat on the beach
The sun sinking behind the mountains
So much joy on this trip and very soon it’s Montreal they will reach
