Headed to Fort Benning to check out the AAFES Exchange and see if they had anything cooler than our own exchange. Answer: Yes, of course! Can't beat an AAFES!
Then we explored a little and found the Columbus Museum of Regional History and Culture. Lovely little museum. It had displays on Native American history in the area, with some very insteresting exhibits. Unfortunately we weren't allowed to use photography in the museum. There was also a nice exhibit of the history of Columbus from the days of slavery through modern times. Quite educational for the kids as well as myself. Truly enjoyed the visit.
Afterwards we went outside to check out the fountain.
The kids threw coins into the water. I made them stand backwards to do it.
Then we drove to the river front to check out the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. There was a pretty garden across the street so we walked through there first and the kids enjoyed the water. It was a refreshing break from the heat.
The Space Science Center (http://www.ccssc.org/) was a small building but it had some pretty cool activities for the kids and grown-ups to enjoy. There were flight simulators (wish I had taken photos of us trying to fly our fighter jets), and this contraption that Jay was checking out. He didn't let the kids play, because he wanted it all to himself. Merrilee started teasing him and pushing buttons and messing him up when he was trying to fly his jet. Wonder where she picked up that harrassment package?!
There was also this planetary display where you could push the buttons and choose which planet you wanted to learn about. The globe would change to look just like the planet. It was some kind of projection device, but very, very cool.
Merrilee and I thoroughly enjoy the Infrared display that allowed us to see all the IR around and on us via an IR camera. We liked putting our hands on the floor and seeing the handprints we left behind.
Merrilee and I thoroughly enjoy the Infrared display that allowed us to see all the IR around and on us via an IR camera. We liked putting our hands on the floor and seeing the handprints we left behind.
When we were done with the displays we headed to the planetarium to watch a show about the creation and expansion of the universe. It was a very fun afternoon, and we got out of the space center just in time as a huge storm came upon us. The drive home was a little too exciting as we passed through several whopping thunderstorms and heavy rain. We were happy to be home, but so thankful that Daddy took us out for a delightful afternoon.
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