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.
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