We Made It!

Hello Everyone!

I am happy to report that Dad and I have now finished our adventure from Las Vegas to Lakeside.  We'vegone from hot to cold, tumbleweeds to huckleberries, and sin city to the promised land (aka Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp).  I can't believe it is already over!  It was a long haul, but a very enjoyable trip!  Don't worry, I won't sign off before telling you about our last two days.

On Friday, we went from Missoula to just north of Polson.  It wasn't the easiest day of riding as there were lots of hills and wind.  But, compared to Wells, NV, the conditions were great.  It must've been a good day, because I started off the morning singing.  That's always a good sign.  However, I must tell you, my favourite thing to do as of late is to sing songs that my parents are very familiar with (such as Elvis) and make up words.  Of course, my parents (especially Mumsie) keep on saying "Those aren't the words, Annika!" so much that it became hilarious to make up ridiculous lyrics to annoy them.  Here's a sample of Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes". 

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Getting ready for our second last day of riding! 

 

Such beautiful scenery to look at for the day!

Finishing up the day on the bike path.

 

We finished quite early in the day because we were ahead of schedule and wanted to leave SOME distance for Saturday when we were planning on arriving at camp.  We were fortunate to have a bike path that led into Polson which was a nice treat.  We had lunch at "Betty's Diner", a run down shack of a restaurant that of course, Dad loved.  I have to admit, it was quite tasty.  We went to bed early and got some rest for our FINAL day of riding!

Final Day of Riding!

Our final day was filled with adrenaline and excitement.  It wasn't a particularly easy day of riding with all the hills we had to climb, but then again, WHY would I expect the last day to be easy?  That just wouldn't be right.  We only had to go 33 km to reach camp and my goodness, I was excited to be done!  It is so exciting when you have been dreaming of reaching your final destination for so long and then the big day finally arrives!  We stopped at the sign that indicated we were so close!

Almost There!

What's even better than arriving at your final destination?  Having a cheering squad.  We were so blessed to have Brooke, Lindsay, Ellie, Will, and Sam cheering for us as we made it to the FLBC welcome sign.  Well, technically it's a parking sign, but whatevs.  It felt great to know that people had been following our adventures and were anxiously awaiting our arrival!  

WE MADE IT!

Best Welcome Ever!

As soon as we got the first round of pictures done, Dad and I went down to the dock to view the beautiful Flathead Lake in all its glory!  It still amazes me that I get to spend the whole summer here.  I am so excited!  

Trying to look BA.

Of course, a diva picture also had to be taken. 

And...a final video.

Words cannot express how thankful I am to have had the opportunity to do this trip with my parents.  It has been a difficult physical and mental journey, but the past 3 weeks have also been filled with laughter and great conversation.  I am so blessed to have parents that are able to leave home and do these sorts of things with me.  As I grow older, I appreciate them more and more not only as parents, but as individuals.  I also am blessed to have parents that make music videos with me to songs performed by teenage boy bands.  Who am I?  Who are my parents?  WHO ARE WE.  We are weird, and I love it.

Thank you to all of you who read my blog.  It is always a joy to know that people are entertained by my adventures and care enough to follow along.  I hope, if anything, this blog has inspired you to go on an adventure of your own!  I recommend taking your parents with you.  I bet you will learn a lot about them, and a lot FROM them.  I know I certainly did.


This is the diva signing off-it's time for my next adventure at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp...!
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