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Personal Narrative: My Journey To The Lucinda River

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Upon leaving the Westerhazys’ on my journey up the Lucinda River I felt as if I could swim forever. Due to my discovery of this great body of water I feel obliged to be the first to swim from its source to its ending eight miles downstream. As my journey begins I am confronted by many obstacles such as a party and a rainstorm. Continuing to the stretch of the great river owned by Mr. and Mrs. Halloran who expressed sadness for my misfortune. I try hard to remember what they are referring to but the exact details temporarily elude me. I continue my voyage home and run into my good friends the Biswangers’ pool party. I temporarily halt my expedition to ask for a drink to warm up. However, after receiving cold treatment from the hostess part

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