Tuesday, we went on a tour of the city of Lynchburg. We first met with Mayor Joan Foster in her office. She was very delighted in speaking with the students and hopes someday to travel to Glauchau and visit there. The day prior to our visit, she had received a gift from Glauchau's mayor.
Next we went to the Lynchburg Police Department and had a tour of the department, along with being able to view the two vehicles used in tactical control and crime scene investigations, along with an explanation of all the items that are used. Saskia seemed to enjoy handling one of the weapons used in tactical control.
From there, we headed to the Old Courthouse which is now a museum.
We then toured each monument along the steps of Monument Terrace and then it was time for lunch. We had a wonderful lunch prepared just for us at the Terrace on the James. We were able to look out over the city and the James River as we enjoyed some time to sit and relax while enjoying our lunch and conversation.
The day ended with a continued walking tour of the city, ending up at the Lynchburg Visitor Center, where Annika's host mom is the director of the Visitor Center.
After dinner, all of the students, the two chaperones, some parents and some of the American teens spent time shopping at the River Ridge Mall and also Target.
Tomorrow and Thursday the teens will all be in school.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Monticello Trip
On Monday, the students took a bus ride of about an hour and a half to Monticello, one of Thomas Jefferson's homes. They took two tours of the home and also the plantation community tour. All had a good time and were able to relax on the way home on the bus.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Membership picnic at Miller Park Aviary
On Sunday afternoon, we had a picnic with the membership of Lynchburg Sister City. There was much good food and plenty of friends to visit with. We had a great time playing frisbee, taking walks, and just talking together. A few even took a motorcycle ride with Ken, one of our host fathers.
First night pizza party
We had a pizza party with all the German guests and their respective host families. There was lots of pizza eaten, along with a large number of Oreo cookies and other goodies! The students all had a great time getting to know one another, playing games, talking, taking pictures, and 'just being teenagers'!
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