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The Journey in Washington, D.C. Begins...

5/28/2016

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After much anticipation and excitement building up to this day, I have finally arrived in Washington, D.C. It is absolutely a beautiful city just like I have heard. As I flew into the city, I scanned the ground for sights of the Capitol building, or the Washington monument, but I couldn't see anything. Due to heightened security in the last few years or so the routes the planes take are not right over the city, according to a lady sitting next to me on the plane. However, once we landed, I was so excited when I saw the Washington Monument from the airport. I couldn't believe that I was actually seeing it in person. I have seen it in so many pictures, but here it was in front of me! Later on I realized that I was also looking at the Jefferson Memorial which is the white dome building in the airport picture shown above.

After settling into my apartment, my friends and I went to eat a delicious lunch at the cute cafe two doors down called "Romeo and Juliet." Our waiters and many people we encountered today have unique accents. There are so many people from all over the world that come to live in D.C. They each have a different story and it is amazing to be apart of it! 

The rest of the day today we spent walking around the city learning where everything was located. We saw amazing architecture in museum buildings, walked around the National Mall, learned how to ride the metro (the underground transportation system), saw The White House which was surrounded all over by guards, and enjoyed watching the sun set behind the Washington Monument. It has been quite a day!  


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Brayden
5/30/2016 08:03:14 pm

It is so good to see that you are seeing all the land marks in DC . Reply mis the class 😢. I ran the dragon dach and did a 8 15 it was a now reorder for me and I was the frst red to make it red is are skool

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Miss Coon
5/31/2016 08:30:39 am

Brayden! That is so great the record that you met! Congratulations! I miss each one of you from class a lot too! I wish you could all be here with me!

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Deborah
5/31/2016 07:50:47 am

Wow, Emily! This is so exciting! I have added your blog site to my "favorites" bar, and I will check in on your adventures often this summer. I can't wait to see how this experiences informs your thinking and your teaching. I know you'll make the most of it.

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olivia
5/31/2016 08:19:40 am

Hey miss.coon it's me are you having a great time in Washington d.c and what day did you fly there to Washington d.c? Love your student Livy I really miss you. Hope you have lots of more fun in d.c bye teacher your the best one ever miss.coon

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Mom ?
6/1/2016 10:57:34 am

I love reading about what you are doing. Have fun. Sounds like it has been a wonderful experience so far!! Stay safe! I love you!

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    I love to learn new things! One great place to learn is by spending time in nature and the outdoors! Any opportunity that I can get to take a bike ride, hike, or walk I will gladly do it! I also love music and enjoy playing my flute at church and singing with my sisters. But most of all, I love kids.  My passion is to teach children to inquire, and to love learning about this incredible world as I do. ​My students tend to think I love to learn just because I am a teacher. By modeling the struggle of learning and researching my own interests, I hope my students and others can follow my example and be empowered to seek after their questions to find answers in the midst of the struggle. 

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