Day 1

After a few technical difficulties getting to the internet, here is the Day 1 blog. We've included comments from each student, as well a blog from two students who were assigned the day.

Day 1 Activities:

-Meet tour guide, Ms. Karla, and bus driver, Mr. Avery at Dulles Airport

-Breakfast

-The Lincoln Memorial

-International Spy Museum

-Lunch

-Ford's Theater and the Peterson House

-The White House (exterior and visitor center)

-Church of the Presidents

-WWII Memorial

-Korean War Memorial

-Vietnam War Memorial

-Dinner

-Devotions

Monday, May 17, 2010

“Today was fun.  The flight was very fun, we all sat close together and I enjoyed my first flight and was very excited when we landed.  We made our way to the Lincoln Memorial where we learned about God’s influence on the people of Washington DC.  We were shuttled by our cool shuttle-guy Avery.  He shuttled us to the Spy Museum.  We learned about the history of spying and how it influenced our history.  Today was a great day and I can’t wait until tomorrow.”  --Cody

“Today we went to three memorials.  Our class got to see the World War II , Korean, and Vietnam memorials.  The World War II Memorial (in my opinion) was the prettiest.  I really enjoyed all the symbolism throughout the memorial.  Next we went to the Korean memorial that was smaller but very powerful.  It was really moving because the statues were men only 19 years old.  The most moving memorial for me was the Vietnam veterans memorial.”  --Molly

“Today I learned that Pierre L’Enfant designed Washington DC”  --Nathan

“Today I learned that God has a destiny in mind not only for us but our country.” --Wesley

“Today I learned how we should thank an honor everyone who fought for our country and freedom.”  --Matt

“God is the almighty, sovereign one.  He has not only a plan for each and everyone of us, but for our government and the world.” –Alexa

“Today I learned that some of the most influential memorials have not been supported by all citizens.  In the Vietnam war, some veterans were treated poorly on their return.”  --Daniel

“I learned that freedom is not free, but it comes at the price of the lives of many soldiers.”  --August

On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial

In Ford's Theater

Outside the White House

At the WWII Memorial, with the 4,000 stars, representing the 400,000 Americans lost in the war

At the WWII Memorial

Finding a name on the Vietnam Wall