Taj Mahal

Connor Blakeley

Despite only attending two trips including this one ASP has become an irreplaceable part of my life, and one that continues to be as fun and rewarding as the previous year. Nothing can truly capture the feeling provided by this trip, even with the multitude of praise bestowed upon it by veterans. Yes, it is rewarding, but it is also entertaining, liberating, rejuvenating and so many other feelings and words. But above all the experience of going on ASP is unique, not just the first time, but every trip. This is made possible by the different crews and the different families each year. I know that this year has been one of a kind for me.

The family I am with this year is no stranger to ASP, and they are the ones that make the trip truly worthwhile. The woman Rachel is a gregarious individual with an entertaining sense of humor and strong maternal instinct both to my crew and to her own toddlers, Austin and Deserae. Austin is practically made of energy, and is constantly demanding that one of his best friends plays with him. He is also very mischievous and takes joy in spraying us with water. Desserae on the other hand is quiet and serious as only the young and innocent can be, yet loves to play with the members of my crew, particularly the girls. My family is promising to make this ASP just as rewarding as last year, and just as memorable.

Taj Mahal Crew:

Paul G., Laura S., Connor B., Michelle C., Tim G., Kalynn T., Nick W.