I am not different... I am unique

They knew exactly who we were and what we were here for. We lined up in the streets with our neon shirts and smiling faces. Most of us traveled on golf carts while some were sitting on a (14 wheel decorated truck). Danielle, Chris, Tyler, and I walked behind the truck singing and dancing along with the parade as we made our way through the town. 

Every shop owner and person who lived above came out onto their porches to watch the event. The locals crowded around to watch the world change for a day. 

Once the parade had come to a conclusion, we were honored to have the First Lady of Belize as a special guest. The ceremony took place where camp was normally held and It had been decorated to the nines. 

Every student had their time to shine as they received their awards on stage. I also was presented with a best busy award for working so well with Jayden during the weeks. 

I saw nothing but smiles that day during the "we are more alike than different parade" and I could not have asked for a better memory to take with me as I depart from Belize. 

The experiences that I had in Belize along with the people that I met and had encounters with have taught me more than any lesson I could learn in the classroom, and I am more than thankful for the opportunity to travel far enough that I was able to find myself.