SAS 6/8/12 - Australian Semester Section Switch

The beginning of this week saw the SAS students return after a successful hiking section.

I had the pleasure of hearing about their adventures, and believe me, they had a few!

Highlights included exploring the canyons of the King Leopolds, discovering hidden art work sites, & building their community through the challenge & adversity of difficult travel days. Additionally, there were plenty of wildlife sightings...snakes, crocodiles, kangaroos & even a wild boar. The favorite shower method was of course, under the numerous waterfalls or in the swimming holes throughout the region.

Waterfall showering

One of the instructors was unfortunately injured, & left the field in the 3rd ration period. Students were incredible helpful during & after this process, & did a fantastic job of supporting each-other.

By the end of the course, instructors felt students had reached a high competence level, & so they set to planning a 3 day student only expedition, to finish up the section. They students divided into 2 groups & set out on their own, testing all they had learned for the previous 3.5 weeks.

Back here in Broome, the group was re-united with the evacuated instructor & spent the evening preparing themselves for the last section of their semester...the Cultural section.

This week they will be in Bardi country...exploring the coastal area of the Kimberley, & learning about the aboriginal peoples & their culture & history.

We look forward to seeing them again next Monday to begin the graduation celebrations!

 

SAS group ready to head out again