We're in D.C./In the hotel!

From 2009 MO Youth Tour

It's been a long day, but a good one. No issues or hurdles as we made our way to the airport, caught our flight and landed in Baltimore. A short bus ride later and we were in D.C. We spent about an hour and a half at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. Lots of options for dinner in the food court, and some interesting shops, too. Our bus drivers took us past some of the major sites in D.C. We'll try to get some of the delegates to post their impressions tomorrow -- hard to find time to blog, it seems.

Tomorrow is a big day. We'll see Arlington National Cemetery and spend some time at the Smithsonian museums. We've also go our boat cruise tomorrow. 

This is Emily Whitmarsh, and I am happy to say in about 10 minutes we will be boarding our plane to Washington D.C. I believe I can say for everyone here that we are extremely excited. I have never been to D.C. along with many of my new friends and I cannot wait to see the sites! Mom and dad if you are reading this love you, and wish you could enjoy it with me!!!

Ok...well it's been super fun so far and we aren't even in DC yet! i have made tons of new friends and have probably added at least 10 new numbers to my cell phone! When they say this is the trip of a lifetime and that you will make tons of new friends they are totally right! we are now at the airport and are all anxiously waiting the flight to dc! so got to go and you will probably hear from me again, except next time it will be in DC baby!!!! 

Youth Tour, Take One

So far, I have met well over half of the delegates here on the youth tour. They range from small towns like mine to tiny schools in rural areas, and I think I have made real connections. My roommates are awesome, and the atmosphere has been so alive and energetic. As we're about to get on the plane, there are groups of people who've known each other less than 24 hours playing cards like they've known each other all their lives. I can't wait to see how this trip and these friendships play out. 

Whoa! We're on the bus

From 2009 MO Youth Tour

Headed toward St. Louis now. We'll try to get some delegates posting when we get to the airport. In the meantime, enjoy the photos (assuming I can figure out how to load them).

Whoa! We're on the bus

Headed toward St. Louis now. We'll try to get some delegates posting when we get to the airport. In the meantime, enjoy the photos (assuming I can figure out how to load them).

Youth Tour begins Friday, June 12

Hey! That's today!

Look to this space in the coming days for photos and updates from the 2009 Missouri Youth Tour!

51 hours to go! Is it too early to get dressed for dinner?

Three days and counting!

Just three days until Friday and the Youth Tour banquet in Jeff City. Hope everyone has read the materials Mike sent out and has started thinking about packing.

We will post comments and photos on this blog as the trip gets underway. Make sure you give this link to your friends and family so they can follow along on the trip.