Tuesday June 25
Today we started the day with a swamp tour at La Place, a town just outside of New Orleans. We hopped on a boat and took a tour of the swamp. We saw turtles, snakes, and many alligators. We even got to hold a baby alligator named George. After the swamp tour, we picked up a quick lunch at Panera, and then drove back into New Orleans. We spent a couple hours at the Audubon Aquarium. We saw plenty of fish, sharks, owls, hawks, and we all watched the Sea Otter training. We also got to pet sting rays and explore a rainforest exhibit. After the aquarium we split up into small groups to walk around the French Quarter a little more. We went into shops, bakeries, and enjoyed a relaxing stroll around the neighborhood. At 5:30, we all met for a delicious dinner at the New Orleans Seafood and Hamburger restaurant. We returned home after dinner, and we had our evening gathering in the Chapel. We started by going around the circle and sharing our appreciations for each person for 5 minutes. After that, we reflected on our trip. Laurel went over everything we have done this past week, and then we passed around a candle and shared how we have all been blessed during this trip. We then went back to the house and spent the rest of our evening talking and enjoying the time that we have left with each other.
Reflections
Today we were bummed that it was our last full day with each other in New Orleans. During the course of this trip we have gotten to know each other pretty well and have gotten pretty close. Together we have learned so much and realized how lucky we are to have been able to spend this week together and to be in such a beautiful and fascinating city. Today was filled with so much fun and gratitude for each other, the city, and God.
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