Roll Call
July 6 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
It's time for our roll call! The following "Duck Travelers" are present and will be traveling to France & Spain. We'll be visiting Paris, Versailles, Barcelona, Madrid, and Toledo.
Students:
LiamRead more
Boarding
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We're boarding our flight!
Boston
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So, because our flight was over 3 hours delayed we missed our connection and have to stay the night in Boston. Currently we're waiting for our bags.
Luggage..... CHECK!
July 6 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We got all of our bags back, and now we're off to the hotel shuttle.
Bed Time
July 7 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We're all checked in. At the Four Points Hotel. When I booked the rooms, there was only 1 left, and when we got here, they were sold out! Very lucky we got the rooms in time!
Tomorrow, breakfast atRead more
Boston Freedom Trail
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
We made good use of our time in Boston. After breakfast, we followed the Boston Freedom Trail. It's a path through the historic district of the city, and it is marked with red/rose colored brick path.Read more
Funny I haven't of that trail! Interesting info. I wonder how many people know of that trail! [Sharon]
Boston Common
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
This is America's oldest park, dating back to 1634!
Outside the Boston Commons
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
Right outside the park was this huge sculpture in honor of Robert Gould Shaw. There was also a tree that had bricks in it. According to what I found online, it is helping support the tree so they dontRead more
Massachusetts State House
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
The Massachusetts State House has been a government building since 1798.
Park Street Church
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This church got popular because of its steeple. It was one of the first things people would see on their way to Boston.
Granary Burying Grounds
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
This graveyard was named after the grain storage building that is next door.
Benjamin Franklin and Old City Hall
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
This is the building where the Old City Hall was located. They also have a statue honoring Benjamin Franklin, one of our founding fathers.
Site of Boston Massacre
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
This is the marker for the Boston Massacre, which took place on March 5, 1770.
Quincy Market
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
This place had a lot food options! It was similar to Reading Terminal Market
Through Security
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
We made it through security! They were a lot more strict than Philly. Bye bye Boston!
Boarding
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Just waiting for them to start boarding!
On the plane!
July 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Ready to take off!
We're in Paris!
July 8 in France ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We made it to Paris. Once we get to our gate we go through customs and get our luggage. Then we'll be off to meet up with our group!
The Palace of Versailles
July 8 in France ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
This was the actual palace that Louis XIV (14th) built. There is so much art here. It's amazing!
Room of Venus
July 8 in France ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Some of the rooms in the palace have themes. This room's theme was Venus.
Room of Moon
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This room's theme was the moon.
Room of Mars
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This room was dedicated to the God Mars.
Hall of Mirrors
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This is one of the most famous rooms in the palace because of the enormous mirrors that it has on one side.
King's Bedroom
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This is where Louis XIV slept.
Eiffle Tower
July 8 in France ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
We got to see the Eiffel Tower today! The "Iron Lady" was constructed for the 1889 World's Fair. It was never intended to be a permanent structure, but now I can't imagine Paris without it!
I hope that you all have a great time tomorrow! [Sharon]