Day 2: New Orleans
As the day began we were woken up my Miss Beautiful
screaming in the gym and cutting on the lights!! We had about 45 minutes to
pack up and load up as quickly as possible. Our first stop was the famous
Auburn University. We stopped to see the Auburn sign and hear some participants
present their research and take some group pictures.
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| Ava presenting her research |
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| Ian presenting his research |
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| CJ having a nice nap |
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| Riley also deciding to snooze |
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| Some fun bus activities |
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| We need our beauty sleep |
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| CJ's nap being slightly interrupted |
After that we went to one
of the most famous places during the entire trip: WALMART!!! The cooks prepared
us some breakfast, which consisted of a Poptart and a Caprisun. Six of us
Bashfuls were on the bus enjoying some rest. Katelyn McKenney, Ash Wallace,
Riley Houser, Abby Brannen, and Macy Monteith were making bracelets with
friends while Connor Corcoran and others were playing cards with Jackson Ward’s
help. On Carolina Girl and Miss America
Kiran G. and Amber R. learned how to make friendship bracelets with Maevis Pair
and Savanna Pickens’ assistance. Also on Carolina girl we had a special
performance by Hunter B. singing to “Fergalicious” (HE KNEW EVERY WORD).
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| Ian leading us in some stretches for our legs |
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| War Eagles |
At noon we were starving and the cooks gave us all yummy DIY
sandwiches consisting of turkey/ham and cheese with an assortment of
condiments. After lunch we went through a time zone and gained an hour so we
had to help our friends set their watches back. We arrived in New Orleans after
a loooong time driving/riding and we were ready to shop! First we walked over to
some stairs that led down to the Mississippi River and listened to presentations
from Carter W., Katelyn M., Grant H., Abby B., and Brooke H. Meanwhile, we were
splashed by two strangers who were giving each other haircuts and swimming in
the Mississippi River while presentations were going on.
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| Carter presenting his research |
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| Katelyn presenting her research |
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| Kirin presenting his research |
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| Grant presenting his research |
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| Brooke presenting her research |
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| Bailey presenting her research |
Next, we stopped at Café Du Monde for beignets, which are
powdered sugar covered doughnuts. Some ordered coffee, another staple order at
the Café. We then walked to the historical St. Louis Cathedral to look around
at the stained glass and the beautiful ceiling. Then, we dispersed into groups
to walk around the city and shop. We visited creepy voodoo shops, saw human
statues, and participated in palm readings (Grace E. is having 7
grandchildren). Locals who expected donations for “free” beads unfortunately
approached many of us. We learned a valuable lesson about travel!
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| Our lovely staff in NOLA |
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| Grant enjoying his beignet |
We left the city with stickers, t-shirts, postcards, and the
occasional voodoo doll. To get to where we are staying tonight, we crossed a 24-mile
bridge across Lake Ponchatrain!
On the vans and bus, we were divided into our
groups to work on our presentations for the night. We were told to create our
own artistic interpretation of “Dixieland Delight.” After we had delicious burrito
bowls and ice cream sandwiches brought to us by our wonderful cooks (the Happy
group), we presented our creations. Everyone had a great time, no matter what
the productions looked like. We laughed real hard and clapped real loud. Our group
ended up winning! Go Bashfuls!!! We got a speech from Mrs. Beautiful about
waking up earlier and received our TWB sportswear. Tonight, we stay indoors at
a beachside resort! We’re kidding, but it’s very nice and there is A/C!
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| Grumpys |
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| Happys |
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| Sneezys |
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| Sleepys |
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| Dopeys |
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| Bashfuls |
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| Bashfuls blogging away! |
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| What a sunset |
Signing off,
The Bashful Group!
