End of Trip 1

Yesterday marked the end of trip 1 and their adventure on the Lady Maryland.  The night before they left, the students sailed down the Cape Cod Canal toward Massachusetts Maritime Academy, who were kind enough to host our students and the Lady Maryland.  As we sailed, the students competed against each other in some "Schooner Olympics" and some final games.  That night we anchored out, and the next day was spent busily cleaning from top to bottom which included a full deck wash, a full wipe down below decks, and a mixture of excitement and sadness over leaving.  After field day (the big clean) the Lady Maryland raised anchor and set out for the Academy, and docked right in front of their 500+ foot training vessel, the Kennedy.  In a bustle the students were packing their bags and headed for the dorms, leaving the Lady M for the last time.  The students had such a great time that there was genuine desire to stay on the ship (despite the lack of showering!).  Though there was a little sadness, they also know that great things await them back in Baltimore.  They flew out this morning with some of the Living Classrooms and CTY staff and are no doubt back at campus - safe, and freshly showered!