Day 6: Returning Home

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow the group returns from El Paso via Las Vegas. Both flights are projected to be on time.  Looking forward to seeing everyone at SFO, Terminal 1, Arrivals, at 4:30 pm. See you then!




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