Wednesday, March 11, 2009

My Crew

Amanda is a cook, plays the piano, clarinet, drums, xylophone, is an exceptional artist, is a hard worker, and is a brave rafter.  On our trip she hopes to discover new recipes, fashion, and art.
Brian is a great sailor and knows his way around any boat.  He will also cook or eat anything.  He hopes to collect instruments and maybe some recipes.
Clay can read a map and is good with a compass.  He says he is a great story teller and that his stories will boost the morale of our group.  Clay loves to make people laugh.
Quinn has many talents and interests.  He is a great cook and can whip up some delicious meals on the trip.  Quinn always has a sense of direction.  He likes to hike and enjoy the outdoors.
Alex loves to cook, is good with kids , loves to meet new people, and is always the first to ask "are we there yet?"
Jake has a natural sense of direction, knows how to survive in unfamiliar places.  He is a great swimmer and he also knows how to tame a horse.
Ryan is very creative and has a different perspective on things.  He would like to bring back memories.
Morgan is a good cook and handles very well with children.
Andrew is an expert negotiator.  He can easily sway Natives to trade us their goods along the trip.  He wishes to learn from the Natives a we head west.
Gabe is an inspired poet.
Evy is a good actor and plays the violin.  She is interested in making up stories and mythology.
Sammie is a talker, which may prove to be useful on the trip. 


Thursday, February 26, 2009

Dear Captain John,

I would to apply as an outdoorsman, an all around explorer.  I have extensive knowledge various plants.  I can specify and categorize what berries or roots you can eat or can't.  I know how to steer a kayak down a river efficiently and safely.  I am a certified sailor (meaning I can command a sixteen foot sailboat alone)  by the Santa Barbara Sailing Center.  I am strong and fit, meaning I wont perish in the harsh conditions we will face.  I am a good problem solver.  I can also identify places to go and places to avoid on a map.  
During the expedition I hope to learn more from the natives of the land.  I think they will be the best people to learn from considering the way they live.  I will record my findings in a journal.

Austin