This photos is taken just before we left Whistler to head home.   Wow, what a great weekend all 35 of us had traveling to Whistler by ferry then bus, and participating in great workshops and the show for 2012 BC Gymnaestrada.    I find it a bit unbelievable that our last large trip like this was probably the 2001 Gymnaestrada in Whistler.   TOO long of a break between,  I have set my sites on getting organized with a small or large trip each year,  they are SO very inspirational...we learned lots of things, but just a few are, travelling responsibly with a large group,
for our senior gymnasts good role modeling and helping young gymnasts see the beauty and fun of our sport
meeting new people from different places
sharing Madagascar with all your friends as you travel the Sea to Sky Highway
new skills from the Movie Stunts workshop, how to crawl like a monkey in Parquor,
letting go and Groove fitness, with your eyes closed, and open and in different directions
being responsible for yourself and drinking lots of water and being patient with you and your teammates
learning how wonderful gymnastic routines can be, and realizing that if you smile they are even better
cheering our favorite team of Victoria Special Olympians
loving the color turquoise, and how easy it is to see in a crowd..."yes waiter that our sea of blue"
appreciating our coaches and parents and how much they give for our benefit.

And I am sure I could go on, and on and on....but overall I think I had forgotten how fun a road trip can be, and it was a blast.

Reminder to everyone open house tomorrow, Saturday June 16-  regular training times, so bring along a friend, and exciting new workshops for the summer and fall....as well a looking at your training for next year.