March 29, ferry line photo, Day 1


The Peru gang is relaxing at the Vancouver Airport.  Very smooth transit, thank you Dave and John, for our door to door airport service.  Thank you parents!!  

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  1. ChomMarch 29, 2019 at 8:10 PM

    Bon voyage!

    (I couldn't help but notice that Ty's backpack was already randomly left on the ground...)

    - Nervous parent

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  2. AnonymousMarch 30, 2019 at 9:42 AM

    Great driving you all up to YVR. Loved the music in my van. And loved how clean it was when I returned to the school -- thanks! You're a great group, go have a great experience!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 30, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    Looking forward to the updates !

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  4. kboothMarch 30, 2019 at 8:58 PM

    Will be checking your updates!

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