~:[CH12 - Day 71]:~ Freedom
We got held up a bit as a few students had trouble waking up after losing an hour last night. We rushed down to Battery Park, but missed the first ferry. We still were able to get what we had planned done and we were able to stay on schedule as well. As I take the students through these locations today, I am always reminded of the freedoms and privileges we are granted in this country. From the Statue of Liberty signifying the land of freedom to Ellis Island where the immigrants passed through, the 9/11 memorial which is an emotional trek through a tragic moment in our nation's history and the Brooklyn Bridge, an iconic landmark in our country, many of these places remind me of the opportunities we have. Exhausted, the students dragged themselves back to the hotel, yet still had the energy to skate around the Rink at Rockefeller, another iconic spot. It was another full day and the students were ready to turn in early. However, as I reflect back on this day, I am grateful that all I have and have even more appreciation for all those who helped secure the comforts that I live with today in this nation.
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