We took a tour of the Lead Gold Mine today, and picked up an old miner's lunch roll called a pasties ("pass-tees"). We took the scenic Needles highway back to camp and let me tell you, theses are the biggest needles I have ever seen!
Apparently people come from far and wide to challenge their skills and climb these needles. I gave my lesson plan to the class, and climbed around like gollum from Lord Of The Ring. We also came across some tunnels on the road carved out of rock and naturally had to take pictures by it.
Although we didn't quite get the free afternoon we were told we might have, I had so much fun when we got back. I don't remeber the last time I laughed as hard as I did when Dr. Ranson was telling a story about amphibolites and his daughter Anna pointed out how excited he gets about minerals. Tyler climbed about 20 ft up in a tree to retrieve a frisbee spotted stuck way high up on a branch. We ate tacos around the campfire and I created the best s'more I have ever roasted. Kelsey and I shared videos of ourselves singing and we have made plans to record a song once we get back to Furman.
Our group is random and odd, but I wouldn't have any fun on this trip without them. Quirky, nerdy, and every person unique, our squad is pretty dang adorkable. And top off all the students with Dr. Suresh's teasing, Dr. Ranson's kindness, and Dr. Garihan's witty comments, and you've got a May Experience that can't be beat. Thursday will make it exactly a week into our journey together, and while I'm sure it won't always be smiles and rainbows, I can't wait to see what the next two weeks will bring.
Me and Elly jumping for joy about all the rock formations.
Elly, Kelsey, and I with our gold mine tour guide Ronnie. We may have creeped him out a bit, so I tried to explain that we try to take pictures with all of our guides.... Especially the mildly attractive ones... Isn't that right Kelsey??
Dr. Ranson leading us in some very sarcastic morning yoga. We're all really going to miss this campsite.
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