My Summer

My Summer

This Summer I volunteered at a Summer Camp called camp Wanakita, near Haliburton, Ontario. I was there for 2 months, caring for children of all ages.

The best moment of my summer was tubing on a big ass banana behind a speedboat. Yes, a big ass banana. I was at a friend’s cottage on a day off.

The kids were left behind at camp. All responsibilities I had disapeared… Well, just for the next 24 hours.

No adult supervision. Just like my expedition to Canada.

Daniel (my New Zealand exchange student friend) and I climbed on the banana, with much difficulty. The boat began to speed up, and as the rope tightened, so did my excitement and anxiety. I didn’t know what to expect - this was unfamiliar territory.

Afraid? Never. Bring it on. A huge smile refused to leave my face. It wasn’t long until the banana was flying, rapidly skimming the water while bobbing up and down. The wind whipping my hair back, drawing moisture from my gums.

I held on so tightly, as if my life depended on staying afloat. My heart was beating, the boats engine was roaring. I simply could not contain myself. Screams of joy were escaping my mouth.

The boat turned corners, yet we held onto that huge ass banana like a piece of gum to hair. However the boat made a sharp turn and our bodies were flung into the lake. We flew into the dark and mysterious water, belly flopping on the hard water.

I can for sure relate this to my experiences in Canada. I’ve enjoyed the ride. There have been challenges I’ve been forced to overcome. I’ve fallen off the “big banana” during my time here, but never once did I hesitate to get back on and try again.