Off on an adventure!

They all gathered on the platform, waiting for the train, an excited and excitable group of 11 and 12 year olds; watching them gather in small groups, then break apart and regroup with new arrivals, I was struck by their unfettered enthusiasm and carefree laughter. All accounted for, they boarded the train for the overnight hiking/camping outdoor experience, the teachers even looked happy to be going. I waved good-bye, wishing them well, and thought how different my daughter's school experience has been from what mine was, and how grateful I am for her opportunities.