she's back from the trek

we just picked up taryn from the trek--a pioneer journey the youth in our stake experienced. she was gone for 5 days (no showers, no electricity, no cell phone, no flushing toilets, no internet, no beds). the group pushed and pulled handcarts near Mt. Hood over part of the Barlow trail. they were grouped into "families" and traveled about 5 miles each day. at night they set up camp--their tents and sleeping bags. each youth was allowed to take a sleeping bag and a 5 gallon bucket filled with the supplies they needed. they were all asked to dress in pioneer clothing. taryn didn't change all week (even though she took another pioneer outfit). taryn took NO pictures (where did i go wrong?) but here are some of her return.

look at the dirt on her collar!

oh, her poor feet!

the first thing she wanted to do was go to taco bell! and the second was to take a shower!