today at RYLA Land we all got into our teams and done the finishing touches on our RYLA Rap. we also went to laser tag and indoor rock climbing which i convinced myself to climb the highest, hardest and almost impossible wall, this was a great achievement for me as i am pretty scared of hights. after Johns last speech today we all got a little emotional as we come to a relisation that the end of RYLA Land was coming to an end, we all had our turn of getting up, with confindence and a very passionate talk of what RYLA has done for us, it was hard to hold back the tears but it just goes to show how we are now able to open up to each other because of the trust which grew between us, this was just one of the many skills i for one have been able to gain and i am sure it goes for everyone else as well here. i would highly recommend anyone and everyone that if ever giving the opportunity to come to RYLA grab it with both hands and never let go. being Aboriginal this was very inspirational experience for myself, with Bryan MacLean an Indigenous man proving to me that it is posible to break the barriers that us Indigenous people face each and everyday which hold us back from achieving our goals. from RYLA land i know that this will not be the end for the friendships that were made, for we all agreed to stay in contact with each other, whether through emails, phone calls or visiting each other. being here i now know that i have to focus on my goals and that i have to lead myself before i can lead others. GO H'DOGGS. Elliot keen 2010.