Today we visited the Black Country of England, an area that got its name because of the iron and coal mining that led the world into the Industrial Revolution. The sky would get so black that the sun would not be seen in the middle of the day. It is not like this today. Instead, the area is green and healthy, and has been transformed into an open-air museum.
We were able to actually go down into an 18th-19th century coal mine. We visited a reconstructed village and mingled with the live characters roaming the streets. A 1930s-era police officer led us on a tour of parts of the village. We also took part in an 19th century schoolhouse class. The teacher was strict and we all practiced the “Three R’s” – reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. It was really interesting to see how people lived in the UK in the centuries before.
After we visited the Black Country, we took two buses to Birmingham and indulged in a traditional dinner of fish ‘n’ chips. (We were all pretty excited about the fish ‘n’ chips!)
When we made it back to the college campus, we assembled at 9pm and had a good round of WarBall (dodgeball) in the Common Room. After we all wore ourselves out, we headed back to the rooms to rest for the night.
To see the photos from 8.8.08, click HERE
August 9th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Well 2 more days and you will head back home forever changed.I enjoy the updates and pic so much.How cool to see someone filled with the holy ghost on the side walk.May God bless your outreach sunday. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Darrell,Carolyn,Haleigh,Bryce,Daelynn Payne
August 9th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Sounds like you all had a blast! I cant wait to see picts of the museum!!
Love you Emmy and see you very soon!!
Darrah
August 9th, 2008 at 8:50 am
I am sure excited for you all This is an experiance you will never forget,Amanda I am so proud of you Let God use you and come home with lots of stories for us,I really miss you,and can’t wait for you to come home
Love Grandma
August 9th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Alisha that last place u went Dad will be so jealous! All that history! We cant wait to see u! You left at 16 and coming back as 17!!!
August 9th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Hey Emmy!
Missing you still! Can’t wait to hear all about your trip!!
Love you,
Rae
August 9th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Vicky and Stephanie,
I loved seeing you both in the pics. It looks like you both are having so much fun! Your in my thoughts and prayers!!
Rachel
August 9th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Hey Emily!
Girl your dream is just about to come to an end! But you can share it over and over with us when you get home, I can’t wait to hear about it all! You will have a lifetime of memories! WALES! I am so envious!! And I can just see the ramen noodle aisle at Wal-Mart when you get back to MISSOURI! (hehe) My heart is just about to burst just being so PROUD OF YOU! I know what a sacrifice you made to just make this LIFE LONG dream become a reality!
Love ya, YOU GO GIRL!!!! Hermann is excited and waiting on ya!
Michelle
August 9th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Vick & Steph!
Well girlys, it’s just about over, oh but the memories you both will have! I am so proud of you 2! I’m sure it wasn’t easy and what a HUGE sacrifice the 2 of you made for it to be possible to go on this trip, But I know God will bless you all! Missouri is waiting on you all!!
Love ya,
Michelle