Only Cesarand Veronica from UTEP went with me on this trip. We started off taking the busto the train terminal. From this point we were on a very nice and extremelycomfortable train for about two hours and a half. We had to be ready by six amso the train ride was excellent for a nice nap. Once we arrived to theterminal, we took a train up to Pompey. I had to stand and it was quiteinteresting to try and keep my balance every time it stopped and started movingagain. Pompey received us with a nice climate and a bit of a sprinkle. This hasbeen the most amazing site for me seen through my teaching eye. My studentslove the unit on rapid land changes especially when it comes to volcanoes. Beingat Pompey and seeing how far the hot mud had moved the seashore was almostunbelievable. It was impressive to see the roads and houses and market placebut the most impressive site was the body crippled up trying to protect itselffrom the happenings.
My studentsand I had seen this on expository text and online videos. Having the chance tolook at it and take a picture standing next to it will surely add insight to myteaching of the topic.
We walked around for a couple of hours but it was apleasant and calm walk. I truly want to purchase a book with the before andafter settings of Pompey for my students and myself.Our ride back home was notas pleasant due to the smell of the restroom dispersing throughout the train. I had a short nap and woke up just in time to take an excellent picture of the coast.
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