After what felt like an eternity, which I later suspected was about half an hour, Rachel and the rest of our group finally made their way back to the campsite. Their return shattered the serene quietness that had blanketed the area while they were gone, the sound of their chatter and laughter punctuating the stillness. The teachers were immediately on high alert, diving into a thorough roll call to verify that none of us had strayed too far during our outdoor adventure. The tension in the air lifted significantly as each name was called out and received a lively response. Fortunately, it was confirmed that everyone was present and accounted for, and a wave of collective relief washed over us.
As the teachers began to distribute food ingredients for breakfast, I shared a knowing glance wit
