Fireworks--Karen

I have saw a grand fireworks in Independence Day in Boston. It was the first time I saw the fireworks in America when I came here.

I went to there with my friend, and people crowded around the river. We were not sure what time was the fireworks start, so we got there a little early about 9:30.

We were waited there for a long time. The fireworks started in 10:30! We felt boring, hot, and thirsty. We were complained that why the fireworks start so late and why we did not brought a bottle of water in our bag.

However, the fireworks shocked us. It was really gorgeous and grand.

apologise --Karen

I must do apologise that I missed several week's blog. I don't know what should I say. Every week we should write a tirp blog, for the trip, for our thought.

however, I think the blog almost like homework. The tirp maybe very boring, but we must to go. We have no choice.

Although I missed so much week's blog, but I also can write them as soon as possible. Please forget me.

Harvard University

Last Friday, we went to the Harvard University and it really amazing me a lot. In my impression, the Harvard University should be different from others. However, when we arrived there, i feel it is just like other university but more tourists visit there for its reputation.
We visited different halls and the guide had presentations for us to introduce each hall and we took photos with Mr.Harvard, so that we hope we could get a higher GPA and have a chance to enter the Harvard University. It may occured, i think.
Then we went to the shops to buy some souvenirs such as cups, clothes, key rings and so on. The weather is still to hot and makes us feel uncomfotable although the trip is really meaningful. Hopefully after this trip, when we enter Harvard University again, the identity of us is not a visiter but a student in it.

A visit to Harvard

Last Friday, we went to Harvard university--the most famous university in the world. Actually, we went there once at the first week after we arrived in Boston. Last time, we were not familiar with the routes, and we just went our visit according to the google map. And we did not even know any background of the buildings in the campus.
Fortunately, this time we had a tour guide who introduced a lot of things about the Harvard University. From her introduction, we knew Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Harvard was named by its first benefactor, John Harvard of Charlestown. He left his library and half of his estate to the new institution. We visited Library, Massachusetts Hall, Science Building and so on. At each spot, the guide told us a lots about Harvard.
After the visit, I found that the spots were almost the same as we went last time. It made me pleased that we did not go to wrong places.

Harvard University

Last Friday, we visited Harvard University with a very hot weather. We walked around the campus with a guide. I do not remember her name, but I think she is a very kind girl. After the trip we took the photo. However, around the campus, dorm of students and fountain in front of the science center are most impressed on my mind.
Most obviously, the dorms of the students are old buildings on the campus near the library. There are mystical and ancient atmosphere around the dorms, because of the common bricks. It is a pity that we can not visit inside of the dorm. The fountain in front of the science center is a wonderful place. Many people have fun around the place. Some children were happy to play the water.
Nowadays, I recall the situation and feel joyful. After the trip, my friends and I walked around on the campus. It is an amazing trip.

Visit to the state house

Last friday, I visited the state house of Boston. When I saw the building at the first time, I was attracted by its architectural style. It was to stand out in the sunshine, with a big and golden rounding top. I think it was very fascinting.
When I entry in the house, a big fresco was draw all over the wall, and many historical statuas were exhibited in the house. We were all followed the toursit guide, from his explianation, I have learned lot of Ameica history knowledge.
After I visited the house, I also walked in the park street with my friend. It is a good opportunity to learn practise my English when talk with the people or salesman in the shop.
That was a good day.

The Black Heritage Trail--Celia

Last Friday, we went on a tour, whick called the Black Heritage Trail. Unfortunately, it was a very hot day, so it was not suitable for us to take this trail, but we did. I cannot help to wondering that why every Friday the weather is that hot.
We began with Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Regiment Memorial. The students who played the role of guides stood in front of us and introduced something about the place. Even though I stood close to them, I can only heard a little voice of them. I lose my concentration because of the hot weather and noisy in the street. I and my partner introduced the third site, the Phillips School. As my reacher, this school is typical of 19th century Boston schoolhouses. It is established in 1824, but before 1855, black and white students were separated in different floors and classrooms. However, when the segregated schools were abolished by legislative act, the Phillips School became one of Boston's first schools with an interracial student body. I think it is significant in the history of African American.
Although I did not enjoy much in this trail, but it is necessary for us to know the importance of this trail. It is Boston's black history, a treasure and evidence of black heritage.