7-21 CHOIR TOUR 2K15

WE AREN'T IN KANSAS ANYMORE!

Today we drove to Denver, Colorado! We had breakfast at a truck stop 30 minutes down the road from where we were staying and we chose between 2 places to eat at Dunkin' Doughnuts and Hardys. Once we, aka Jim (The Bus Driver) was done eating; the rest of us had to finish our food quickly so we wouldn't be left behind by him. When we where all on the bus the extremely long drive started! During the drive it rained hard and quick when the finally ended the rainbows come out again. For lunch we went to a subway in Walmart; the few groups the we had where able to walk around for about 30 minutes so we could shop for gifts for our secret pals and other stuff we needed. After our tortuous drive we got to the church, unpacked, and immediately walked down a few blocks for dinner. One of the groups went to KFC and couldn't finish their 'family feast' and gave the rest to a homeless man who was very grateful and shared with his friends at the park. Around the corner was a Super Target and a few people went there to get more gifts for their final gifts for their secrete palls. After we walked back to the church PL asked if we wanted to watch a movie and he put on Ferris Bullers Day Off and we are trying to settle down now so we can be as rested as possible for the big day we are having tomorrow. PL told us what our secret day is; it is RAFTING!

7-20 CHOIR TOUR 2K15

THE EGG

Today was another long day of driving and we all felt it! We stopped and had breakfast at Mc Donald’s and then we were ‘on the road again’ for a very longtime. It started raining again and we had to open several windows so Jim could see where he was going without his window getting fogged up. When we did this, rain was flying in, and soaked a few peoples stuff they brought on the bus along with giving them (a much needed shower) soaking.  We were passing through St. Louis, Missouri, and PL decided we should stop at the St. Louis Arch.  It was amazing because right when we got there the rain stopped and it seemed like God was watching over us. When we got to the park we entered, and PL bought us tickets to ride these egg like elevators up to the top to look out onto the city from 630feet high. It was a little circle like egg shaped elevator that sat 5 people and was scary for some of us who don’t even mind small spaces and heights. When we finished, we drove the rest of the way to the church in Kansas and we were greeted by their pastor and he gave us ice cream and home-made cookies. About an hour before bed we started playing monkey in the middle, dodge ball, and cards. Overall we had a good day, all of the traveling we did today has worn most of us out a lot and we are pleased to get a good night sleep tonight.

7-19 CHOIR TOUR 2K15

WATER IS COMING ABOARD CAPTAIN!

Today was the last day of our national youth gathering. It was both a sad and happy day,  we were leaving behind beds, warm showers, and  the city that basically became our baby; but, now we are on our way home and looking forward to our mystery days! After we went to communion on the last day of our youth gathering, our day was cut short and we had to head back to the bus and say goodbye to 4 of our friends: Kristen, Rebecca, Sara, and Maia. Once they got there rides we were headed on the road once again. On the way to Indianapolis, after about an hour of bus riding we hit a major storm and water was leaking through the windows into the bus. Many of us where asleep and awaken by a stream of water falling onto our pillows and faces. After we passed the storm everything was calm and we could sleep in peace again. When we got to our new church we had LAUNDRY DAY. It was a frightening experience for some of the new people because they had never done their own laundry before; but somehow they managed to get through it. After we were finished with our laundry we headed straight for dinner. We split up into groups for dinner going to: Steak n' Shake, Noodles & Company, Five Guys, Boston Market and Ruby Tuesday. We all enjoyed our meals and headed back to the bus to settle down and shower at the church. To end the day off we sat in a circle with PL and reflected about our experience at the ELCA National Youth Gathering.