Wow! The past three months have gone by in a flash. Four different countries, multiple cities, four plane rides, eleven amazing beautiful faces, and about fivty two gallo pintos later, we have finally reached the end. It is a bitter sweet day here on the stunning island of Roatan, Honduras. I owe so much of this amazing experience to my amazing group. Over the past few months you all have become my brothers and sisters, people that I can look up and who inspire and challenge me daily. Each and every one of you, Amelia, Caroline, Lucy, Natty, Drew, Jordan, Easten, Damian, have made lasting impacts on me and I will cherish every memory we have shared. Thankyou all so much for making this trip so fantastic for me! I love you all and know there is always a home for you in San Francisco.
To Brooke and Jeremy, my two amazing leaders I owe so much to you two. You are both some of the most inspiring and incredible people I have ever met. Together you have made this trip a huge learning experience for me. Not knowing what to expect when I signed up three moths ago, all of my expectations were blown out of the water, or as you like to say, popsicle stand. The two of you together have worked so hard in order to make this an amazing experience for me and the rest of the group. My mind and body has been opened to a whole different world and so many different ideas about myself and the world around me because of the two of you. There are no better leaders out there and I am so happy to have met the both of you. Brooke, I can’t wait to see your beautiful love children, and Jeremy I look forward to future hikes and more experiences with you at home in the Bay Area. Love you both.
Last, but of course most certaintly not the least, my two incredible parents. There are so many things I want to thank you two for. For one, lets be real, thanks for grabbing the bill š Thankyou for pushing me and allowing me to have such a wonderfull and growing experience. The both of you never give up on me and always believe in me no matter what. I owe the past three moths so much to you two. Mom, without you urging me to do a trip like this I would have never known so much about what is out there for me. Dad, your constant love, sence of humor and support has helped me shine these past three months. You both are incredible parents and I know that most people in my group want to meet the two of you, based on how highly I speak of you. I love you both so much. Thank you for pushing me, and always being there for me. See you tomorrow!!!
Samantha and Elaina, I love you both and can’t wait to see you two crazys. I may have a few sweet treats for the two of you. . .
X’s and O’s a million times over,
Ryan Sherman