This past 4 days have been absolutely amazing, they are filled with what Andrew and Paul called "The Firsts of Mariel". I shall lists all these firsts.

Also,FYI, Camp Riff Raff is the Greenpeace 2009 Summer Camping Trip name because of this: We were taking out group photo and someone asked, "If you could describe us as a group, what would you say?" and the person said, "RIFF RAFF". It was bloody fantastic.

1. First camping trip. EVER! It was absolutely fantastic. Just gorgeous. We went to Bruce Peninsula, about 5 hours North from my city and had the time of my life.
2. First major swim in the lake. Cyprus Lake was absolutely fantastic. On my first night there, I swam my heart out and stayed in the water then watched the sunset. It was fantastic.
3. First major hike. We went to the grotto in Georgian Bay. Sadly, I couldn't climb down because of my knees, but it was fantastic just to see the beautiful turquoise water. I was told that the water felt like melted ice cubes.
4. First camp fire awesomeness. "Belli Mama, Belli Mama Hey..." it was just absolutely amazing. Surrounded by fantastic people.
5. First time seeing didgeridoo in person. Awesome instrument!
6. First time seeing AND hearing someone play the didgeridoo. Andrew was fantastic with it, and so was Liz. "Dance ladies dance! It's a natural form of birth control."
7. First massage train. Oh my god. Probably THE BEST massages I've gotten. I slept like a freaking babe that night. It was insane. Thank you Andrew and Paul. I hope my massages were great too.
8. First attempt to skinny dip. I was too freezing to completely strip, but all my friends did. And we got in shit so we had to book it, in the dark, through the forest, back to the campsite, half-naked.
9. First time seeing a man chopping wood in his underwear and cowboy woods. Our lovely Fire Master, Aladdin, graced us with his presence and chopped firewood in his underwear. T-shirts will be made for next year.
10. First time seeing a group of 5 men playing hac in their underwear. Yeah, you heard me. I was coming out of my tent and was greeted with the sight. Haha, so awesome.

A Chant to Live By:
Earth my Body, Water my Blood, Air my Breath & Fire my Spirit...
- Swiss chant