Day 5-Atlanta (William's Group)

Waking up this morning, we were greeted with a hazy and rainy Atlanta skyline. However, the weather did not deter us from exploring the Georgia capital. Our exploration of the city began at the King Visitor Center which included an exhibit and film about Dr. King's life and legacy as a pacifist and leader. The site also included a memorial to King and his wife, Coretta Scott-King, the founder of the site. Further exploration of the site was hindered by the weather, but our voyage through Atlanta continued. Thirty minutes and a few frustrating wrong turns later, we found ourselves at the Varsity, a landmark fast-food joint that prides itself on its delicious onion rings and constant calls of "Whadd'ya have?" Following a delicious, hurried meal, our group arrived at Books for Africa, a non-profit organization that ships books and school supplies to nearly every country on the African continent. We had a good time sorting through the useless cookbooks and college textbooks, organizing them into groups based on subject and reading level. Our service project was followed by free time spent exploring the city of Atlanta, leaving our travel bus behind and resorting to the services of the MARTA, the bus system, and maybe a few random taxi cabs. Several of us found ourselves marveling at the massive escalator while others spent time enjoying the luxuries of Atlantic Station that we as residents of Waco are unaccustomed to. We now find ourselves at the Baymont Inn, ready to enjoy a good night's sleep in a real bed, ready to continue on to the capital of yet another state, Montgomery, Alabama, marking the sixth day of our trip.