Log:
I started my day with a 5k at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. These races are a big deal with my family so it was exciting for me to be able to run one today. Krystal and I had a good time running and singing. It was interesting to me that 5k’s don’t seem to be as big of a deal out here.
After our morning run we went to the festival on the plaza to find little old ladies singing songs about peace in protest of war. I couldn’t imagine seeing this in Shelby County, Ohio. It really is a different atmosphere out here.
Back at CCAT we continued to dig out the trex pathway. After a hard afternoon’s work, I was able to take a break and call my family. They’re the only reason I’m leaving.
Our fourth of July celebration included eating a delicious watermelon on the roof and climbing a redwood to see two fireworks shows. We also made all sorts of popcorn and some cookie dough. We may have come to the end of our terribly impulsive eating habits. We reached a point tonight with the cookie dough when we were just not feeling so hot.

Questions:
-How will tomorrow’s meeting with the administration go?
-Where exactly do I fit in the spectrum of patriotism?
-Arcata seems to be so liberal, does this contribute to CCAT’s success? If so, is it possible to be as successful in CCAT-like endeavors in other communities?