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Journal Entry
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Location: St. Christophers in Dobbs Ferry
Weather: Sunny
By: Gabe Torres
St. Christopher's is our final destination for today. This morning was not bad. We had oatmeal again. Getting tired of it. We had about 7 miles to hike but with detours and stops it is about 10 miles. It becomes easier for the most part just my feet hurt from all the blisters. One of our destinations was Riverkeeper HQ. It is a big organization and they were great with us. I felt good to be there. They also served us lunch which was amazing. we even had a mock debate. Rob and I were the developers. Everyone was against us. Just BP was on our side. After that we headed out to St. Christopher School. When we got there we found out we were staying at a house. It was beautiful! They even served us dinner. It was amazing. That night was good, we had T.V. so we watched a couple of movies and Family Guy. There was beds but we gave them to the leaders and we all slept on the carpeted floor. Today was good, tiring but worth it!




Photographs From Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Trekkers at Riverkeeper's offices in Tarrytown with Executive Director Alex Matthiessen.

Alex welcomes the trekkers to Riverkeeper.

After lunch trekkers partook in a debate about developing land in the Catskills.
 

Sean and Todd take a moment to say hello to the camera.

Natalie and Asha raise a point during the debate.

Bill Wegner, Watershed Analyst, and other Riverkeeper staff assist the trekkers during the debate.
 

Jerriel makes a point.

Trekkers pose with Sleepy Hollow Mayor Phil Zegarelli in front of the World War 1 Aquaduct Soldiers Memorial

The Mayor of Sleepy Hollow describes the Legend of Sleepy Hollow to the trekkers, in front of a memorial to soldiers who defended the Catskill/Croton Aqueduct during World War I.
 

Gabriel handles a little local wildlife - a female Garter Snake.

Our patient, strong, loyal, fun and loving Trek educators - Sara Scott and Todd Paternoster.

Sean demonstrates the effect the Riverkeeper presentation had on him - a (temporary) Riverkeeper tatoo.
 

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