Hike In The Alps

Yesterday the Champfleuri campers and leaders went on a hike in the Alps. It was gorgeous! In the morning, we took a bus to a big high ropes course. It was quite an experience for everybody. Everyone enjoyed the different ropes courses we could choose, from the easiest starter course(my personal favoite!) to the courses including zip-lining across the tops of the trees. After we had all had our fill of climbing across the treetops, and with minimal injuries, we headed out from our hike. Hiking groups 2 and 3 left first, and they traveled uphill, passing a waterfall and a cross set on the top of a mountain point. Group 1 left next (my group). We walked downhill for a few hours, and at each turn it seemed like there were a new row of mountain ranges. This part of the trip was a highlight for me in terms of recognizing the majesty of God and the beauty of his creation.
The campers started hiking at about 12:30 to 1:00, and we all gathered together again at about 6:00 PM. We all slept in tents on an unmowed soccer field in a nearby village. We were looking over cascading mountainsides: it was The Sound Of Music all over again! (Complete with the Americans from Boston and I belting out; The Hills Are Alive ...! It was awesome! My group (1) saw wild mountain goats, cattle, and even a few wild horses, who came up to meet us right by the edge of the mountainside road. After coming together again as a large group, we all collapsed into our tents and fell asleep.
It was a wonderful day full of breathtaking views, quality bonding time, and the reminder that our Lord is the Wonderful Maker and is the creator and the controller of the universe. Au Revoir for now!
Rachel Schuck