Roll Call
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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:
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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!
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We got all of our bags back, and now we're off to the hotel shuttle.
Bed Time
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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!
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Boston Freedom Trail
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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.Weiterlesen
Funny I haven't of that trail! Interesting info. I wonder how many people know of that trail! [Sharon]
Boston Common
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This is America's oldest park, dating back to 1634!
Outside the Boston Commons
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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 dontWeiterlesen
Massachusetts State House
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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
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This graveyard was named after the grain storage building that is next door.
Looks like a cardinal. Is it? They say, that is a sign a loved one has visited! [Sue]
Benjamin Franklin and Old City Hall
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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
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This is the marker for the Boston Massacre, which took place on March 5, 1770.
Quincy Market
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This place had a lot food options! It was similar to Reading Terminal Market
Hopefully everyone got a good dinner and excited to see what tomorrow has in store! [Sharon]
Through Security
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We made it through security! They were a lot more strict than Philly. Bye bye Boston!
So glad you will finally be Paris bound. Good for you for trying to make the best of an unfortunate delay. [Aunt Beth]
Boarding
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Just waiting for them to start boarding!
Tomorrow will prove to be exciting and tiring all at the same time! [Sharon]
On the plane!
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Ready to take off!
We're in Paris!
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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
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This was the actual palace that Louis XIV (14th) built. There is so much art here. It's amazing!
Room of Venus
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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
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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]