End of Staff Training & Departure of Interpreters

So this blog is a little late, as we actually finished training about a week ago. It’s just been so busy that I haven’t gotten around to it. After we got back from our swamper trip, we jumped straight back into training. We covered a couple of important topics, such as customer service, but then we got to a variety of interesting seminars put on by the Alumni Association. I personally attended “Advanced Fire Starting,” “Advanced Baking,” and “Stolen Tricks that work.” All were very interesting and should prove helpful on trail. Other seminars offered included fishing, advanced paddle strokes, a nature walk, local wildlife, local geology, and the stargazing.

            That evening, the Alumni Association threw for us the “3^rd Annual Paddle Ball,” which was surprisingly fun for someone who doesn’t usually dance. There are some pretty impressive dancers on staff here.

            Most of the staff got a day off after training. I went down to Virginia with Bobby and couple of other people to see X-men: First Class. I thought it was pretty good, although it did move a little fast.

            Almost sadly, now that training is over, interpreters are heading out on water. I may not see friends that I’ve made during training for the rest of the summer, especially if our schedules don’t match up. Even if we manage to see each other on water, the most we’ll likely be able to do is the Interpreter Hug. In the meantime, it was fun being able to spend time with friends before heading out on trail, whether it was just hanging out with them in the lounge or helping to plan trips.