Final days at Champfleuri

This morning the campers left, and it was very hard to say goodbye. Campers left periodically in the morning, but they all had to be out by 10am due to the closing of roads because of the Tour de France. Almost all of us were in tears at some point when different campers left. Throughout the entire camp we all formed many friendships with the campers and it was hard to leave them knowing that we might not see them again. All of us though, want to still keep in touch with them and continue our many conversations. We will miss them all very much.
On a happier note, last night was "Open Microphone Night" which was a time for all the campers and staff to show off their talents. Everyone enjoyed the many performances and laughs. Jon, Kris and Justin put on a fabulous guitar performance that had the whole room on their feet having a blast. Myself (Liz), Jennie, Natalie, Bailey, Meredith, and two French campers put on "Party in the USA", representing our home country! The night didn't end with the talent show, we then proceeded to have a fantastic, energetic, and sweat filled dance party! We then all cooled down and watched a slideshow filled with pictures of the last 12 days of camp. It was a great time to remember all the adventures and memories of camp. The fun filled night slowly winded down as we all headed back to our dorms where we then talked for sometime not wanting our last day of camp to end.
After the departure of the campers, once our tears were dry, most of us headed down the hill to watch the TOUR DE FRANCE. The anticipation and the waiting on the road for hours was definitely worth the 20 seconds in which we saw the bikers pass. One biker threw their waterbottle and Christine got it as a sweet souvenir! I can't wait to get home! Thanks for you prayers so far and please continue to pray for the campers as they go back to their homes and continue in their everyday lives.

Written by Liz Turner and Jennie Holland