National Jamboree - Day 1

Group picture

Today began our first day of our National Jamboree trip. We left this morning from Alexandria at 5:30 AM with half of our contingent C-420. We met the second half of our contingency in Monroe at about 8:15 AM.

We loaded up and headed down the road. Mostly the scouts talked quietly and several went back to sleep.

Traveling through Mississippi - Photo By: T. Mouser

We stopped for lunch in Meridian, MS. We had several choices to choose from, including McDonalds,  Arbys, KFC, and Burger King. Each scout was issued $7.00 for his meal. All of the boys seemed content after eating.

Following lunch we got under way. We turned on the bus television and watched an episode of the 80's classic "The A-Team." Several of the scouts watched the show but more than a few went back to sleep.

Later, as we approached Atlanta, GA we got caught up in two traffic jams due to road construction. The traffic jams added an extra hour onto our trip.

We finally arrived at The Golden Corral where everyone ate till they were full. Then we went for dessert. The food was good and the boys seemed to be glad to be out of the bus.

Afterwards, we boarded the bus for a quick trip to the Sleep Inn. Upon arrival we could see Six Flags from the parking lot. We quickly unloaded the bus and got everyone checked into the motel.

Sleep Inn  - Photo by: T. Mouser

We had a brief meeting tonight, bed checks in a little while, and then lights out.

Breakfast in the morning will be between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. After breakfast we head to Six Flags. At 4:00 PM we head to the Atlanta Braves baseball game.

It has been a good first day!