Camp Week Relived

Every day this week I'll try to post pictures from the highlights of each corresponding day during camp. Today, Sunday, was the day everyone arrived at the campsite. When we got there we all shared a meal and then had orientation. Following orientation the rock staff showed the campers how to tie knots and swamis...in the picture they are practicing tying swamis, which basically means they are practicing tying their own harnesses for the rope bridge and rock climbing (don't worry, we check to make sure they do them correctly:-)

The rest of the evening was used to prep for the following day's activities...and for the campers and staff to start getting to know each other. I'll try to introduce you to some of the Nigerian brethren along the way as well...let's start with these two lovely ladies:

Ms. Lola

Lola worked on rock climbing staff and taught Bobbi and myself African songs and chants while we rode out to the rocks each day. She also worked hard to pamper us Americans and fix us some special foods throughout the week (despite our protests) like "safe" vegetables that had been cooked with bottled water, "chips" (which we would call fries:), and other yummy things. Thank you Lola!

Ms. Ronti/Becky

It's not unusual for our Nigerian friends to have two names...their real name and then an "American" name for those who have trouble pronouncing the real one:-) Ronti was a counselor and infused her dorm with loads of energy, keeping the campers singing and smiling everywhere they went:-) Miss you ladies!

Sunset:

What a beautiful way to end the first day:-)