Both teams had great flights with no problems or issues. Honestly, the airports are the most nerve-racking part of the trip. Phew, one down and only a return flight left.
All our luggage safely arrived in Memphis as well, so we said good-bye to the Memphis airport and hello to our ACTS tour guides.
From the airport we headed to the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. The kids stood on the bank while they heard some history and then were able to walk down and hang out by the water for a few minutes. It was beautiful. Storms clouds were forming over Arkansas across the river and a nice breeze was blowing...it was wonderful.
We then loaded the buses to head to the National Civil Rights museum at the Lorraine Motel. The museum has been completely renovated and does not open until Saturday, so we got to have a preview tour today...it was awesome! Some of the museum was still getting the final finishing touches, but it was amazing to see and hear some of the stories of the Civil Rights movement. With the climax of the tour being able to see Martin Luther King Jr.'s hotel room and look out on the balcony where he was killed. The students were amazing. After the tour we debriefed and the students had great thoughts to share about what they saw and how it made them feel. Yes, even after a very long day they were thinking and feeling.
From the museum we headed to dinner at Central BBQ which was great food and fun. The students enjoyed good Southern food. It was a great time.
Came back to the hotel and had our devotional time with Mr. Ratchford who is going through the story of Philemon as our theme for this trip.
Now, it's time for bed...
Tomorrow river boat cruise, Shiloh, and on to Birmingham.
Pray the rain stays away.
Good Night.
We are glad to hear that everybody arrived safe and sound in Memphis. Seeing our daughter standing on the banks of the Mississippi was amazing. Visiting the Lorraine Motel must have made an impact on the first day. Southern BBQ, how bad could that be? You have our prayers for a fantastic day tomorrow.
ReplyDeletePictures on Twitter are great - but too few! After talking to my son about the buffet it made me want to find a BBQ joint with a southern flare.
ReplyDeleteGlad everything is going smoothly - hope the rain stays away and the kids have a great learning experience and fun trip!