This trip has been an amazing experience thus far. Each day I am impressed with the amount of trials that the pioneers overcame in order to set-up a new life out west. The spots that stand out thus far for me include Martin's Cove and Independence Rock. I didn't know much about the Willie-Martin Handcart Company, thus hearing the story of such tragedy really showed the amount of fortitude people had back then.
At Independence Rock someone made the comment regarding the number of people that stood where we stood overlooking the plains. It's really neat to live in someone's shoes, even if its through virtual means and imagination. I hope to bring this same awareness to my students in my classroom.
Signing off! Bring on GOLF!!
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