Although the mornings are getting earlier, the students
remain upbeat and full of energy. As we
have been going through this trip, I’m reminded of the life skills these
students are developing such as: time
management, money management, self-management, dealing with personality
conflicts, patience, self-control, navigating unfamiliar places, following
directions, and responsibility to others, to name a few.
This morning we went to the San Diego Zoo where we saw
lions, tigers, and bears…Oh my!! They
have a fantastic Panda Bear exhibit that was really neat to see. Some kids hopped on a tour bus that took them
all around the park, others set off on foot for their own adventure. My favorites were the orangutans and the gorillas. After lunch we had the opportunity to go to
the US Marine Corps recruit depot to watch the Marine Corps Band rehearse for
the Tournament of Roses Parade. It was
amazing to see and hear such precision.
The students had a lot of great questions to ask afterward.
Then we went back to the hotel to get changed and ready for
the dinner and dance at the beautiful and historic La Jolla Women’s Club. There was enough space for the students to
spread out and dance, play cards, color in a coloring book, read, juggle
outside, play catch, or just hang out.
As we were leaving, many of the staff at the Women’s Club admitted they
were nervous to be hosting such a large group of high school students at first
and then shared how impressed they were with our students and their behavior
throughout the night.
Tomorrow is an early morning and a long day as we are
travelling to Disney for New Year’s Eve.
We’re going to Disneyland!!
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