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PVIS Spring Break Blog
By: allyson klabe
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| Thursday, 9-Apr-2009 04:24 |
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New York, New York
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Camden Yards
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Ms O and her fear
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In the aquarium
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We're getting a bit crazy
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On time to wait
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The dolphin show
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Hangin' at the Harbor
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New York on the mind
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Baltimore Babes
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Waiting in Times Square
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A few of the boys
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In Mama's house
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Bubba Gumps
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Ready for some dinner
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Having a good time
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Trivia winner
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We told you everyone loves our mascots
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Not to the top yet
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Now we're threre
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The view
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All smiles
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He made it up one last level
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About to go back down
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We let the kids sleep in this morning…to the late hour of 6:30. After dining on our last buffet breakfast in DC, we all returned to our rooms to pack up. There must have been some excitement in the air because the kids did this in record speed. The chaperones gave a check of the rooms, which were in pretty good shape, and everyone met back up to board the bus. We thought everyone had all their things…we were wrong. A couple didn’t give a thorough enough scour of their rooms and are without some personal items. But, spirits were still high as we headed to Baltimore.
Traffic was surprisingly smooth on the Beltway, so we got into the city a little ahead of schedule. We were able to stop at Camden Yards and get a semi-close view of the stadium. Most ventured into the gift shop to get out of the “cold” and look at some Oriels’ souvenirs.
By the time we pulled up to the National Aquarium we were able to enter a little early. The students had the chance to explore the sea’s creatures. Ms. O even stopped to pose for a picture with an octopus…sort of. We then went to the crowd-pleasing dolphin show, where a few of our front row spectators got a little wet. After regrouping, we took a walk around the Inner Harbor to grab some lunch. Most heeded our warning to avoid eating 3 pounds of fudge. Chad entertained us all with his newly developed Southern accent.
Once everyone was settled back on the bus, and another classic 80’s movie was popped in, we were on our way to NYC! Traffic moved well, and we made great time. The kids gave a little cheer when we passed through Delaware. It was smooth sailing until we hit the Lincoln Tunnel traffic. A second movie kept the kids occupied. We celebrated our entrance to New York by playing the traditional Frank Sinatra song, and annual PVIS tradition.
Bubba Gumps in Times Square was our first stop of the evening. They have a wonderful staff who didn’t seem to mind we were forty-five minutes late for our reservation. The themed restaurant offered a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere. The servers complimented me on the wonderful behavior of the students. “We never get a group so respectful, kind, and appreciative.”
It was then onto 30 Rock. Everyone braved the elevator ride to the 67th story. Even Clair and Packy ventured onto the observation deck. Many pictures of the NYC skyline later, and a run-in with former PVIS (and Spring Break trip veteran) students, we took the elevator back down to ground level.
A quick trip around the block brought us to our new hotel. The students are all settled and taped in once again. With an early wake-up call, I only hope they’re tucked in bed.
Until tomorrow…
(A proud) Miss Klabe
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