Monday 10 May 2010

Martinez-Evans, Augusta home of James Brown



Friday 7th May


The girls took the opportunity whilst in a town that actually has sidewalks to run off some of those calories before being presented with another lovely breakfast. This morning it comprised of delicious fluffy pancakes with maple syrup and sausages and unavoidably the discussion around the breakfast table turned to politics despite this not being on the menu! - We appreciate any updates from folk back home as the hung parliament debates unfold.

Jane has been a wonderful hostess and the team said their farewells and hauled their ever growing suitcases and bags into the van. At this point the girls took off with Alan who had offered to escort them to the next destination in his car, but not without a quick stop off at a place suitably named ‘Shooters’ where they had their gun desires met and adrenaline pumped as they each had the opportunity to grip a 9mm Gloch pistol and ‘fire at will’ at the target! Yet another tick on our wish list, well for the girls anyway! Thanks Alan.
(So Alan, how come only the girls got invited ? Something we should know about ?)




The team all met up at the ‘Double Tree Inn’ and gave another professional presentation to a large audience which comprised of three rotary clubs in the area, Martinez Evans, Columbia County and Columbia County West.

Team members were introduced to the host families they would be staying with and for the first time in the trip everyone was to be separated. You would think by now we would all be sick of the sight of each other by now, especially the girls who hadn’t spent a night apart yet but to be honest it felt a bit like we were losing a limb!

Before splitting to go with families the team had a tour around one of the main attraction in the area, the national science centre ‘Fort Discovery’. This is a great interactive, educational facility with hands on activities, many based on training that is given to the tactical departments of the US army. This unique facility was set up by the US army and is run as a partnership between the army and a non-profit organisation. As well as the static venue that we toured there are also mobile units that are sent out to schools and events throughout America.


After freshening up at our host families homes, everyone met up in downtown Augusta where we were lucky to experience the monthly celebrations of ‘First Friday’ where local musicians take to the streets aiming to attract custom into the area and just have a great time! The multicultural atmosphere was electric and as we browsed the arty shops we were entertained by hip-hop artists and live bands playing on every street corner. We were treated to a feast at the Bees Knees and then strolled the streets and soaked up the downtown vibes and made sure not to forget one iconic feature of this town and gathered for a photo with the king of funk himself James Brown!

By Andrea

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