Our Cruise to Africa

After researching and building our cruise ship, we began preparing to travel.  We learned about all the things we would need, and we began to make them.

We each painted our suitcases.

We all made cameras to capture memories of our trip.

Everyone cut out things they would need to pack for the trip: clothes, toiletries, and snacks.

We sent emails to Dr. Land and Mrs. Mason asking them to come say, "Bon Voyage!"

After studying about the kinds of workers needed on the ship, we all signed up for a job.

On November 1, we came to school dressed and ready for our cruise jobs!  We had a busy day ahead on the ship.

We researched the activities available on a cruise ship, and the children made an itinerary for our day.

Each traveler had all the needed items: passport, boarding pass, suitcase, and camera.

We were so excited to set out for the port!

We stopped for a quick picture as we entered.

Luggage must be placed through the x-ray machine to ensure safety.

Everyone has to walk through the metal detector!

Our security workers even checked the co-captain with the hand wand.

Ticket workers were very busy stamping passports.

Everyone waited in line patiently to board the ship.

Here we go!  Our captain led our group across the bridge.

Everyone stopped a moment to think about the fun day ahead.

We are ready for our day!

When we finally got on the ship, everyone looked around to see how it looked.

The bridge area (control room) was very popular!

We waited patiently for our travel companions, Mrs. Groom's class.

Our first order of business on the ship was the bon voyage party!  We had apple juice, threw confetti, and said good-bye.

We spent some time in the ship's theater.  We watched a DVD of Mrs. Armstrong's cruise.  We got to see video and pictures of a real cruise ship.

Our captain and co-caotain docked the ship so that we could could go to the Online Room (computer lab) and the Fitness Center (P.E.).

We had a special arts and crafts time. We made African necklaces out of noodles and yarn.  We had to count the noodles and create a pattern for our necklaces.

We had special plates and napkins for our dinner.

The guys smile for the camera!  It's fun to travel with friends.

After lunch, we went on deck for putt-putt fun!  The sports director was in charge.

Next, we spent time in the ship's spa!  The guys got a nice shave.

The girls got to paint their nails.