Classroom Pictures

So many big, beautiful birds to see.

Tents are all set-up.

Parents hanging out on our first day.

Ben, Scott, and Per helping with dinner.

First dinner crew was the purple group which Davian, Cedric, and Nick were a part of.

Our first full day on our trip, and we went to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site.

Walking to Bent’s Fort from the parking lot.

In front of Bent’s Fort.

Our tour begins.

The pseudo Blacksmith became our amazing tour guide.

Alijah became the Blacksmith’s apprentice.

So much history to absorb.

Another shot of Bent’s Fort.

This picture was taken by Cedric Blanco. Bent’s Fort had lots of animals roaming around including this massive bull. We also saw zebras at a farm nearby just hanging out.

Lots of kitties inhabit Bent’s Fort, and they fill their bellies with any mice that unfortunately cross their path.

Looking though a wooden window into the courtyard of Bent’s.

Just chilling eating their grass. Happy bulls! 🙂

More of Bent’s.

Looking towards the entrance of the fort.

Nyssa, Sofia, Rowan, Nick, and others learning about the trading post how exchanges were made.

Landon, Cedric, and Alijah were picked to be a part of this enactment. Our tour guide made our experience authentic.

Learning about how the people in the fort knew when people were coming that weren’t welcomed, and how the people protected themselves from enemies.

Cedric posing for the camera at Bent’s Fort.

Michele (Cedric’s mom) was picked to play a women doctor, and we got to hear her story. Picture taken by Cedric.

Our tour guide showing some of the paintings done by a military person who stayed in this room when Bent’s Fort was active.

The cats just roam about and do their thing.

Learning about how wagon wheels are made.

The dining hall at the fort. Only those that were privileged and invited to sit at these tables were allowed.

The different furs that were sold or traded for other goods.

Lyla, Alijah, Winter, Rowan, Mariella, Nick, Augie, and Cedar learning lots of fun facts about the fort.

Our tour guide relaying important information about the workings of Bent’s Fort.

We broke up into two separate groups.

Peacock perspective picture.

Looks like this peacock took a wrong turn at Albuquerque. Not an animal you would think you would see here.

We are wrapping up our tour of Bent’s Fort.

Group shot of the kids outside of Bent’s Old Fort.

We broke up into different activities that we wanted to do when we got back to camp. This was the photography group.

Mariella, Aija, Milly, and Natasha built a cool wooden structure for their activity.

Lots of people were interested in fishing.

Cedric was very excited to partake in this adventure.

Mauriccio looks like a professional fisherman.

Melissa’s mom Ramona is just taking it all in.

Emeri trying to capture the right shot.

Bryan, Scott, Emme, and Jasmine wanted to enjoy a nature walk for their activity.

Joan, Eric, and Shane also participated in the nature hike.

A tunnel of trees.

William and Emeri using their photographic eyes to take artistic shots of this old incinerator.

A sweet moment captured of a father and daughter fishing. (Sean and Bay)

No fish were caught but the kids still had fun.

A picture of the large dam holding the water in.

I think those are pelicans or maybe storks. Not completely sure. I also think those are either their babies or seagulls.

Cedric captured a picture of one of his friends holding a moth.

All of these activities can sure build up an appetite.

Chow time!

The next day we went to Sand Creek Massacre Site.

Our amazing tour guide! He was a great storyteller. The Cherokee and Arapahoe Indians stories were told and those voices that were taken too soon were heard.

We had an incredible experience with one of the ancestors of the Cherokee tribe who gave us a blessing and shared his praise of us. I was afraid to take a picture of that moment, so I wouldn’t spoil anything.