Our first stop of the day was Mt.Rushmore. While the presidential heads were amazing, the ice cream was the main event for many of the Wheelniks. At Mt.Rushmore the ice cream is said to be made using Thomas Jefferson’s personal recipe! After Mt.Rushmore we went back on the bus to go to our next stop, Continue Reading »
The Wheelniks were woken up this morning with a breakfast of grapes and little bites in their rooms. After that we went to davening and did pesukei dezimra. Then we broke out into our Sicha groups and did some Jewish learning. During Torah service we said chazak chazak v’nitchazek as we ended the book of Continue Reading »
Today was Rosh Chodesh Av. We started our day with davening in the hotel parking lot and a lively Hallel to bring in the new month. After that we got on the bus and drove for the day. We stopped at Wal-Mart to do Shabbat Shopping. After that we went to the hotel and unloaded Continue Reading »
Today we visited our second national park of the trip. We made three stops at Yellowstone during the day. Our first was the Grand Prismatic Spring. We walked carefully on the path and observed the hot springs and beautiful colors created by the minerals in the water. Our second stop at Yellowstone was Old Faithful. Continue Reading »
The day in Houston started off at a beautiful manmade Water Wall! The Wheelniks got a chance to take cool pictures, in which the water looks like it’s falling out of the sky. We volunteered at Undies for Everyone, a nonprofit that donates underwear to kids in need. For every $100 donation, Undies for Everyone Continue Reading »
Can you give us a yee-haw? Bus C is having an incredible time in Texas. We spent the morning in Dallas at the Farmers Market. We ate delicious treats and explored the small businesses in the area. Then, our teens headed to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium for a private tour. Our guide, Homita, showed us Continue Reading »
Bus C had a spectacular Shabbat #5! We started our Friday with an early kima and drive back to Texas. We visited HUGS Cafe, a nonprofit that trains and employs individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We met with various HUGS Cafe workers and tasted their grilled cheeses and cookies. Next, our teens headed to Continue Reading »
Today, Bus C took a quick trip out of Texas for a new state – Oklahoma! After a long drive in the morning, we started our day at the Oklahoma City National Museum and Memorial to learn about and remember the Oklahoma City Bombing. After a self-guided tour, our teens met under the Survivor Tree, Continue Reading »
It’s Texas Tuesday for Bus C! After a long drive in the morning, we said goodbye to Albuquerque for Amarillo. We stopped at a Love’s before heading over to the Cadillac Ranch, an art piece made of ten spray-painted Cadillacs on the side of a highway. Our teens made their mark on the cars with Continue Reading »
We cannot believe it is already day 30! For the first time since LA week, Bus C had a long day of driving. On our way to New Mexico, we stopped at a rest stop in a crater and another Love’s (our favorite) for snacks and gas. We appreciated the quality time we shared with Continue Reading »
