more williamsburg

i'm sure that one of these days i will come up with a coherent thought about our experiences at ap camp. between now and then you can continue to read crosson's blog about the experience. it is here: crossonedu.wordpress.com

i will tell you guys that we went to jamestown today and it was pretty cool. pics and funny video to follow at some point.

i promise we are learning quite a bit. i just find it difficult to put it together when i am in the middle of it.

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