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| In front of the Cadet Chapel |
This afternoon we made a visit to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. At the visitors center, we learned that 29% of cadets have been involved in scouting. That information is listed along with the percentage of cadets who have earned athletic letters, been valedictorians, or served as SGA or class presidents.
We received a guided tour of the cadet chapel at the academy. With seventeen spires resembling airplane wings, the chapel is over ten stories tall. It contains a Protestant chapel, which can seat 1,200, a Catholic chapel that seats 500, and a Jewish synagogue with 100 seats. Along with a multi-faith room, there also a Buddhist meditation room. As with the spires, the building's architecture is full of symbolism. |
| The Academy grounds with rain in the distance |
After waiting out a thunderstorm, which helped to contain some of the wildfires we could see in the distance, we made a quick trip to Walmart for food supplies. We then met Jimmy and Jake Camp at the Golden Eagle Campground. After dinner and clean-up the scouts were off to explore the area. Despite the early morning, they still seemed full of energy. In the campground, we found another Philmont crew, from Louisville, Kentucky, who are scheduled to arrive on Monday as well. After a game of frisbee, all are now headed to bed. Another day awaits on the morn.
More photos are available on the online photo gallery.