"Cage the badger and he will try to break from his prison and regain his native hole. Chain the eagle to the ground - he will strive to gain his freedom, and though he fails, he will lift his head and look up at the sky which is home - and we want to return to our mountains and plains, where we used to plant corn, wheat and beans."


-- Written by a Navajo in 1865

Thursday, May 26, 2011

The First Day

Weary from the journey, we settled in to our rooms, mingling with our roommates. After a feast at Sandiago's at the foot of the Sandia Mountains, we began the 2-mile trek up the massive summit. Passing "golf ball rock" and various other monuments of the Sandias' natural beauty, we finally reached the top of the beautiful hills and paused to take in the glorious view of the surrounding landscape. Each and every student, as well as the teachers, paused for one breathtaking moment and observed the natural spectacle that is New Mexico. We cannot wait for the next day.
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