On Wednesday our group worked in the morning and then took the afternoon off to have some fun and do some 'touristy' things. We started the afternoon by touring the Mc Ilhenney Tabasco Factory on Avery Island. We were given a tour and shown how the tabasco is made and then we were given samples. (We we even tried some 'boudin' - Cajun sausage and jalapeno ice cream) Next, we headed over to the Avery Island nature gardens. We saw several animals in their natural habitat including turtles and alligators! We also saw some beautiful gardens and a big refuge for the snowy egret. After we spent plenty of time touring the Island, we headed off to Mulate's, a Cajun style restaurant with a live band. Some of us ate crab, others had shrimp, fried catfish, etc. Lots of great food!!

Today (Thursday) we all continued to work in the depot on a variety of projects. Alot of us have been learning how to sew (it's an appealing job to learn since the sewing room is air conditioned!! - Lots of us have learned to sew really well, and a few of us even know how to work the surger machine. We are quite the skilled bunch now. ) After each meal here at Sager Brown, you are required to help as kitchen clean up crew. We all rotate through so EVERYONE has to take a turn doing clean up. Its not a bad job though...mostly we all argue over who gets to work the big sprayer!! We also participated in the Thursday night vespers service. We helped read scripture, lead prayers, shared our musical skills, and serve communion. It was a nice way to end the day. (Actually, a trip to SONIC was a nice way to end the day...which is where we went after the service.)

Friday we will have another full day of work and then go out for dinner somewhere since the Sager Brown kitchen in closed on Friday nights.

Till later ---