3rd Graders at the Gorge

Last week the third grade class made a field trip to Oirase Gorge... yes the same Gorge we just went to with the family. I was a chaperone for Brock's class. This time, instead of driving along the Gorge, the buses dropped us off and we hiked along the river with the kids.






Here was an interesting site on the trail....


Here is the stone hut where the lady lived....


The river was beautiful to stroll along!

Of course, no trip is complete without a little excitement. Despite our best efforts, Brock fell into the river. The trail was very narrow and there were several Japanese tour groups along the river with us. These groups were made of mostly older Japanese people and we did our best to use good manners and stay out of their way. At one point, Brock stood on the edge of the trail with his back to the river so a group could pass. Before I knew it, he lost his balance and toppled backwards and head first into the river. One of the spry Japanese men reached down and jerked him back up. He was only wet from the waist up!

Have a great week,

Love,

4Vs