Day 6 (Sat 4/21): Phoenix Fun and Flying Home

This morning, we got up early to try to hike Phoenix's Camelback Mountain, but Saturday morning is a popular time because there was no parking! Instead, we headed over to Papago Park, where we did a short trail walk to Hole in the Rock. Then, we walked over to the Phoenix Zoo, which had tons of different animals who were active and amazingly close.

After a quick lunch, we headed back to return our vans and board our flight home to Chicago.

We had a great week of learning with so many hospitable, knowledgeable, selfless people. We pray that their advocacy and accompaniment of people in transit will continue bringing greater dignity to all people.

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Tucson Samaritans
Green Valley Samaritans
Border Patrol - Customs and Border Protection
Humane Borders
Kino Border Initiative
Lourdes Catholic School

Camelback was too crowded to park, so we did a smaller hike to Hole in the Rock #BensBorderlands

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Then we spent the morning at Phoenix Zoo! Pictured: ducklings that resemble our students. #BensBorderlands

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We have landed. Time to go home. #BensBorderlands

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