Wednesday, July 22, 2009

WEDNESDAY'S ACTIVITIES

Another late entry due to another long day.
Today we took part in 2 different activities. We completed an environmental project at Eagle Ranch. We helped to build natural railings along the hiking paths used for educational purposes here. It was hard work, but neat to see the results of a completed railing system along the dirt steps created.
We also took part in a helping hands project. We helped remove kitchen cupboards, put in new ones, did some painting on a porch, and removed a storm door so that a new pne could be put on. It was nice to help someone out, who otherwise could not have these types of repairs done.






After a hard day at work we went to the Blue Hole again for a quick swim. Had a good time. Found an even better spot than yesterday. By the way, did we tell you that this area is on the Ocoee River and the only reason we can swim on the afternoon is because the 'turn off' the water in the river. It is quite interesting to see. We swam in the Upper Ocoee which is where they had the white water kyak competition in the 1996 Olympics.

Tonight was out night on the town night. After swimming we came back to the Ranch and got cleaned up and then headed out. We went to the Field in the Woods. It was absolutely beautiful. They have the 10 commandments layed out on a hill. The steps going up the middle create the spine. At the top are the two first commandments again. There is an area with the Psalms, and steps going up into the woods with many Bible verses. There is a specific verse for each state. There is a replica of Jesus' tomb and the crosses at Calvery. It was absolutely beautiful. After we visited there we went to dinner. Didn't get back until after 10.



Tomorrow we get up at the usual time and have breakfast at 7:30. We will finish packing, load up and hit the road. We hope to be on the road no later than 9 am.
See you all back in Michigan tomorrow night!

1 comment:

  1. what a wonderful job you have done posting pics and journeling all through the appalachian experience! i enjoyed your adventures of the day every night and felt connected. thank you, thank you!! ~bonnie brown

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