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We New York

On Tuesday, 11th November, at 2.30 in the morning, a group of excited, but bleary eyed students, from Barry Comprehensive School, left for an adventure they would never forget.

These students and their teachers were heading for New York, U.S.A. an educational tour with a difference – to experience every aspect of New York culture, during the most liberating time of American history. With a packed itinerary, we arrived without a moment to catch our breaths, before we found ourselves high in the sky, top floor of the Rockefella building, looking out over Manhattan and, despite not sleeping since we left Barry, everyone screamed with excitement as we walked through Times Square towards the lights of Broadway.

We were moved by Ground Zero, delighted by ‘The Lion King’, speechless during the helicopter ride around the Statue of Liberty, played out every screen character filmed in Central Park and much, much more. The students had saved for a whole year and took every opportunity to shop in their limited free time. “Macy’s” had never seen so many young men, eager to part with their dollars.

It would be true to say, we didn’t want to come home and the students are already saving for next year. New York is a city begging for you to return. We saw so much, experienced the culture, perfected our Brooklyn accents and celebrated the success of Obama. America is experiencing a time of change and hope. We were there to share in their joy. We were thrilled to have been there at this important time and will remember this tour for the rest of our lives; until next year that is.

Photos:

1. At the John Lennon Memorial
2. The classic view of Times Square
3. The gang in Central Park
4. Stunning views during the helicopter ride
5. Reconstruction underway at Ground Zero

AC 2008-12-18