Today we spent the day in downtown Sacramento. The capitol building was fun to see. We had a tour guide who took us through the different floors of the building. We got to see a live session in the assembly chambers and see bills get passed. We went into the Senate chamber and saw where the governors office was. We learned a lot of history about the capitol building and California.
Later we went to an old schoolhouse from the 1800s. We all agreed it didn't sound fun. Kids were in the same room from first thru eighth grade. You had to sit at your desk with your hands folded in front of you. When you answered a question or were called on, you had to stand up, curtsy or bow and then speak. Teachers had switches and weren't afraid to use em! You would get 4 lashes if you played with someone of the opposite sex on the playground or climbed higher than three feet up a tree(1 lash per foot). A student would NEVER sass a teacher. Teachers had to get to school at seven to heat up the classroom with a wood stove so it was warm. Female teachers were not allowed to marry or frequent ice cream parlors!
We tried to go to Sutter's Fort today and remembered the reason we were going to go yesterday....It was closed today. Due to budget cuts of course!
We tried to go to Sutter's Fort today and remembered the reason we were going to go yesterday....It was closed today. Due to budget cuts of course! 
Rai getting a lashing
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No sassing? Imagine the tranquility! Glad everyone is having fun and learning a lot. What a great trip!
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