Day Three

Today we were able to locate our inner Bob the Builder. After loading lumber and tools onto the back of a truck we headed to the site to expand a previously made bridge. The purpose of this was to assist the more frequent volunteers with future maintenance on the Florida Scenic Trail. This task was all about teamwork and positive attitudes. It was great to be able to work together in comparison to the day before where our group was spilt up to work on different sections of the FST. Unknowingly the leaders over maintenance of the FST were giving all of us the opportunity to hammer out any frustrations from midterm week into that bridge (pun intended). You could tell that the energy on the site was up and that everyone was so super focused on completing the bridge and ensuring we did our best job. Once we had completed expanding the bridge there was a profound sense of accomplishment and we were all able to admire what we had completed. Working on that bridge really made you reflect on the type of work that must be done to make sure that the FST is enjoyed by all. You begin to think of all the beautiful places we neglect and don't pay much attention to because of pre existing expectations. I didn't think the work we would be doing would be as toiling as it is but it honestly helps you value the environment and the special place we are in. It was definitely an experience that can't be forgotten.