Fired Up...Literally

A few weekends ago, a few friends and I decided to go on a hike!  It was great to go down the hill and explore :) What made this hike even more special was it's timing! Just three days later a big fire burned up the whole area! The fire came right up the hill stopping at the path that goes around the school. Coincidence? Considering the fire also stopped right at the Monastery's cemetery, I definitely think not!! Here are some pics:

The flames stopped right at the edge :O

BBQ snake, anyone?

The fire came pretty close!

That night we were all evacuated from campus. It was touching how many people were willing to help those who did not have a place to stay. I heard even hotels in town allowed evacuated students to stay for free. I also heard there were less than 30 people who stayed at the school provided lodging. I myself stayed with my sister. Hospitality is an important aspect of my school and people were de finely hospitable that night. 

It's crazy how plans can change so rapidly! I had planned to do some serious studying for my chemistry test that I would have the next day, but when we saw the flames coming up, those plans burned right up with the grass!  My teacher was kind enough to move the test date, though.

All in all, that's been some pretty exciting stuff that's happened to me! Im definitely "fired up" to go home and end this chapter of my first year of college. 

Time to finish these finals and start summer! See you soon, family!! :D

-Justine