Ben's Chili Bowl
Trip Start
Jun 28, 2008
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Trip End
Jul 07, 2008
Today the boys participated in the opening ceremonies of the Pueri Cantores Festival. Boys had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Mass with hundreds of other young children frmo all over America.
They also had another day of reliving history.
Tim Silva had this to say:
"Ben's Chili bowl was not only fun and delicious, but a great lesson in civil rights history as it was the only local African American-run business to remain open all through DC's post MLK assassination riots and the following drug/slum problems in the neighborhood until the rebirth of the area in the '70s. The boys marvelled at a video of newsreels, including Bill Cosby's appearance on Oprah's show when she had 6 dogs flown in for the adamant regular."
"The Basilica was beautiful and the boys sounded incredible in the HUGE building! They also met choristers from around the U.S."
Tomorrow the boys will begin the 4th of July Parade at the White House, and I will be posting pictures from that event.
~Samara
They also had another day of reliving history.
Tim Silva had this to say:
"Ben's Chili bowl was not only fun and delicious, but a great lesson in civil rights history as it was the only local African American-run business to remain open all through DC's post MLK assassination riots and the following drug/slum problems in the neighborhood until the rebirth of the area in the '70s. The boys marvelled at a video of newsreels, including Bill Cosby's appearance on Oprah's show when she had 6 dogs flown in for the adamant regular."
"The Basilica was beautiful and the boys sounded incredible in the HUGE building! They also met choristers from around the U.S."
Tomorrow the boys will begin the 4th of July Parade at the White House, and I will be posting pictures from that event.
~Samara


Comments
Happy 4th of July
Good Morning Everyone~
Great to hear from you and know you are having an awesome time, thanks E.T. Zachary do not worry about your program we have it covered. Please remember to pick up a little something for Cheryl and Monica. We were happy to receive your postcards and letter. We love you. Keep safe and have fun.
Mom and Dad
Greetings for Osvaldo
Hi Osvaldo~
I talked to your mom and she wanted me to tell you she is really glad you are having fun and seeing so many interesting sites. She loves you very much and hopes you continue having fun.
Mrs. Menjivar
Hellllo David ! ! !
So. .you are still traveling ! ! ! We are so happy!
Cannot wait to see more pic's! Thanks so much for the post card! I was so excited when I got it! I hope it continues to be a great trip! Only 3 more days! Wow. .it went fast! Say hello to everyone! Thinking of you. .Love Mom