Yesterday was our last day in DC. It started out with packing up and loading the bus - which getting everything back in the suitcase was a challenge for some! Then we headed directly to the Newseum where we watched a 4D movie and then explored the building for a few hours. This was one of the stops that intern-extraordinaire Dalton Schmit was most looking forward to, so I'm glad we didn't lose him here (if given the choice, he'd stay there all day!). Had a bit of a scare when one of the boys lost his wallet at the Newseum, but we all sprang into action and quickly found it - whew!
The next, and last stop for us was the Washington National Cathedral. What a BEAUTIFUL building. It is our nation's house of prayer and we were in awe of its beauty!
Off to the airport. Said our goodbyes to Dalton and bus driver Rob, and made it through security in good shape. Loaded the plane ... then ... uh ... wait! Bad weather south of DC. We sat on the tarmac for 2 hours. Once given the go ahead, we took off for Charlotte, hoping to make our connecting flight. We did. Added to our schedule was a run in Charlotte - well, a run in the airport that resulted in us getting to our next gate just in the nick of time. Pile on the next plane, and a short two hours later we were in Iowa! Happy to see our families, but sad to leave our new friends (who now feel like family).
I am so, so impressed with this group of kids. They are kind, funny, smart and they represent their cooperatives, communities and families well. Parents and cooperatives - you have a lot to be proud of!
And ... they lived happily ever after!
Shellly York
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