Such a big girl!

Indika Mackayla set off on an eleven hour bus ride up to Northern California this morning. They will visit Sacramento and spend two days in Coloma to learn about Gold Rush country.
While waiting to load up the bus (which Indi noted was past the scheduled time), there was lots of buzzing kids and parents rushing around for final hugs and checks that their kids were fully prepared and checked-in.

Knowing she would be gone for 4 WHOLE DAYS; I really got choked up, but managed to show the happy/excited face for her.

Luggage loaded and on the bus! Equipped with TV screens and a backpack full of activities and music, not to mention one of her closest friends, McLean. She may not want to come home ;)

I know she will have such a great trip with all her friends, teachers and parents we've come to know as our wonderful SDCCS community! But STILL, I can't wait to see that girl again when she arrives back home on Valentine's Day!