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[jeyflores]

Surprised my nephew @cobenator_2004 's graduating class with my song #LoveLikeTheresNoTomomorrow #hillcrestacademy #laval #singer #songwriter #loveliketheresnotomorrow #montreal (at Centre de congrès Palace • Palace convention centre)

[tcsbahamas]

Thursday morning we woke up earlier than usual so we could catch our boat to the Exuma Islands.

We were all excited for our ‘fun day’ to begin and lathered on the sun screen (well some of us haha). We got to feed iguanas grapes, touch and feed stingrays and sharks, and explore the island somewhat.  We spent the whole day out in the sun and ate a delicious buffet lunch with freshly made food. We also got to snorkel for a short period of time. We didn't really see much though sadly but there was a scary moment when there were sharks around us and we had to try not to panic and get out of the water as fast as we could.

Later, some of us hiked up a long trail to the top of the island where we got to witness a beautiful view and take cool pictures. Others stayed on the beach and swam in the clear blue waters. It was an interesting and beautiful day. 

After the day on the private island we returned to the school sunburnt and tired but ready to finish up the last of our projects. We all got straight to work on re-painting the play house and finishing up the roof and windows. In the middle of working some of the teachers came outside and asked us to come inside for a surprise. They all had gotten us bahama t-shirts, sweets, and magnets. They told us their goodbyes, we took more pictures, and we thanked them for all they had done for us. 

Overall Thursday was our biggest day and was filled with a range of emotions from excitement to tearful goodbyes. We were thankful for the time we got and for all the fun experiences we had but we were ready to go home to our families. So we spent the rest of the night packing up and cleaning in preparation for our departure. 

Friday morning we woke up at 4:30 a.m. to vacuum the floor and deflate (for those of us who had one) our air mattresses. We packed our luggage into the truck, hopped into the bus, and made our way to the airport. We got through airport security and customs smoothly, made it onto all our planes, and landed in Dayton, Ohio at around 1:30 p.m. Our families were more than happy to have us home. 

Our mission trip to the Bahamas was an amazing experience and one we won't soon forget. Being able to help the school and spend time with the people there was eye opening and reshaped our perspective on life and the world around us. We appreciate all that you guys have done to help make it possible for this trip to happen and for the projects to get completed! We are so incredibly thankful, as are they. 

I can’t wait to see the adventures of next years Bahamas ESM on this blog and be able to watch as Hillcrest Academy grows and achieves the excellence they desire with the help of those around them. Keep following us to watch tc take on the Bahamas for many years to come!