Adventurous Journey

AirBoat Ride

 On December 21st and 22nd I was a participant in the Adventurous Journey for the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which is an award to positively influence the lives of America's youth by inspiring ages from 14 to 25 to grow and achieve! This Adventure was held in Inverness and Crystal River, Florida. The Journey included an airboat ride and canoeing on the Withlacoochee River. We learned how to tie a rope, cook over open fires, navigation, and camp skills. We went snorkeling with the manatees in the Crystal River and took a boat trip to Archeological park to learn about the Seminole Tribes of Florida, spear-throwing, and more facts about the history of the park itself. All in all I had a blast, but spending it with the people I love was indescribable. Special thanks to the Fechtel family for putting this wonderful journey together and to the girls: Teresa Scanlan ( Miss America 2011), Elizabeth Fechtel (Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012), Kristina Janolo ( Miss Florida 2011), MaryKatherine Fechtel, Samantha Janolo, Kalen Dennis, Danielle Mueller, and Amanda Wilcher for truly making this experience a memory of a life time.

The girls!

Canoeing!

Snorkel time with my big sis and manatees!