My Outward Bound Experience
To R A McKenzie, Waka Ama NZ
and Outward Bound
I would like to take this opportunity and thank our sponsors, Waka Ama NZ and R A McKenzie for allowing me the chance to participate on an Outward Bound Course, with my son Zion.
My experience there was
awesome, even during the winter when we still had to jump into freezing cold
water as part of our daily routine.
Being able to step out of my
every day, working week and just to suck up the outdoor adventures and life
skills we endured over our stay, is something of which I am very grateful for.
The bond between my son and I, growing, very genuine and very real, makes me
appreciate my life and my family so much more, and I am very thankful for
returning home after a week with my son, knowing he is a strong and capable
young man.
With having to apply for Outward Bound, I learnt so much more
about my health, having to complete a medical check and going to the doctors
first time in 12 years and accidentally finding a medical condition that's been
with me for years - probably would die younger if I'd never gone. I'm glad it didn't stop us from being
selected.
My highlights of Anakiwa
include first and foremost, spending
quality time with my boy, all the activities, the people, the food,the good
moral's and values of which will always have a special place in my heart.
A special thanks to our tutors
Chris and Glen, you guys are awesome. The world needs more people like
yourselves.
So to conclude my Outward Bound experience, great place with great people and great outcomes. Good people making the world a better place.
Live,
life, love...and laugh a lot more! Hahahahaha
Best wishes to the future
Riki Parata
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