Let me take a five seconds to rave about the experience - They told us that through the tour they wanted us to know it's part recreational, environmental, spiritual,educational, and supports the local community, and also programs for kids in South America. best deal ever.
I didnt know this but when we arrived, we discovered it's a Christain camp that hosts the tours and runs the whole thing. They're incredible! totally open to questions and comments but they werent throwing the Bible or any Christain idioms in your face. So often, Christains are portrayed to be unloving, inhospitable, arrogant human beings. It was so awesome to be a part of something that was the total opposite of that. On top of that, the staff were genuinely kind, helpful, FUN people. I seriously felt like I was going to summer camp. (how I miss camp days!)
Our tour guides were very insightful. They taught us a lot about california, trees ( redwoods, sequoia trees, douglas firs) while keeping us thoroughly entertained with some very chheessy jokes and quite a few witty remarks. Ivan and I were laughing the whole time. seriously. Our tour guides should win some sort of award. They seriously made the experience. It couldve been a lame 2 and 1/2 hours in the trees but no, they made sure we were having the time of our lives. They engaged us in conversation and encouraged us to talk to the complete strangers who were also part of the tour. Entertainment and laughter aside, I also felt completely safe the whole time. Not once did I doubt the staff, their knowledge, or the structures. It's a really awesome set up. It's basically a tree house (consisting mostly of ziplines...)complete with bridges and all for adults. seriously. If youre an adult dying to release your innerchild, this is the place to do it.
Our guides definitely felt like a pair of really cool camp counselors. I was happy to have them guide us along the tour. As we were leaving the camp, one of the complete strangers (who was not so much of a complete stranger after the tour...) commented on the tour guides energy, enthusiasm, positive attitude and their ability to keep it up all day. They mentioned it felt very genuine but also questioned who could they possibly do it. I wanted to scream JEEEEESSSSUUSS!! It's because they have JEEESSSSUUUUSS!!!!
www.sonomacanopytours.com
see- people really do notice. keep living for Christ yall!
and Mom, thanks again for planning this adventure for Ivan and I. You're the best!
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