Our last meal was at a nice restaurant called "Orso". Taking 18 people into a nice restaurant on a good day could prove interesting but on a cold, wet and final day, this was going to go one of three ways. As we sat down, I noticed a well-dressed lady looking at me. I caught her gaze several times. I wasn't sure what the 15 kids behind me were doing but I did know that I didn't suspect any rioting. She and her husband got ready to leave and she walked over to me. Again, this was going to go one of three ways. She leaned over and told me that she could not believe that 15 kids could be that well-behaved in a restaurant. In addition, she asked all about where we were from, why we were there, etc. and was stunned to find out what the scholars had been doing. I think all the adults were beaming with pride. These guys were awesome! In addition, the manager came over and again, heaped praise. He also invited us to visit his moose calf rescue group next trip. Guess we'll have to add that to the agenda! It just couldn't have been a better end to the most fantastic trip! We're crossing our fingers that this becomes an annual event.
