Full Day!!! Unlost was by far the best activity we have had to date. We stated off picking up our jackets, and then trying to figure out how to work the ticket dispensers. Thanks to Evan's button pressing job, everyone got their tickets on time.Once we arrive in L.A. the subway was the next form of transportation that was nothing short of fun with a seemingly messed up throttle. We then boarded a bus and were dropped off at the National Cemetery where our first order of serious business took place; the election of Troop 812 Senior Patrol Leader. 
After the brief speeches, the Scouts voted, and in the end it was tuba player, motivated Rudy S. who came out on top. Congrats Rudy! One of the most interesting parts of the day was at the cemetery, when the patrols split up to search for different soldiers' headstones and present what we found to the troop.
After the brief speeches, the Scouts voted, and in the end it was tuba player, motivated Rudy S. who came out on top. Congrats Rudy! One of the most interesting parts of the day was at the cemetery, when the patrols split up to search for different soldiers' headstones and present what we found to the troop.
After taking the bus and subway back, we all had food on our minds. as we exited the subway station, the smell of warm foods wafted around our noses. One block later and we found ourselves in line at Philippes restaurant, wanting only to lay our hands on the soaked bread of a famous French Dip sandwich. We stuffed ourselves with some of the best meat, bread, cake, and even baked apples! 
With our stomachs full, everyone walked another block up the street and came to Olvera Street. We walked up and down the street, stopping to look at what vendors were selling, and after a couple hours of shopping, the Scouts took a break at the top of the street where performers were dancing.
A couple more pictures in the train station and it was back home for Troop 812. A special award, the Scoutmaster's Knot, was handed out to Haiden for exemplifying the best Scout Spirit on our activity. Good Job Haiden! A quick motivation check (CHECK!) organized by our new SPL, and then everyone dispersed. 
To all of the adult leaders who made this trip possible, THANKS! Everyone had a great time. For some of us, it was the first time travelling on a train, subway, or bus, but for all of Troop 812, it was a fun learning experience that only made us more excited to get to Virginia!
