One Day Mystery Tour Photos -- July 8, 2010

  Our Mystery destination was a Carbondale Experience.  Tradewind passengers arrived at the Neighborhood Co-Op Store.  We met the Manager, Jerry who gave an informative discussion about the purpose of this popular Store.   For 25 years, the Neighborhood Co-op has been  home providing   whole grains, unprocessed foods and  other types of foods that  not readily available in most local markets. This market supports local farmers who provide organic and natural selections.  This is truly a shopping destination and healthful experience.  Next our coach and arrived at the Communications Complex on SIU Campus, which  is home base for WSIU Radio and TV.  We enjoyed  guided tours  of their Radio and T.V. Studios.  Everyone at one time or another enjoys watching the wonderful programs provided by Public Television.  Ait was now  time for our unique lunch experience.  We were graciously welcomed at the Hunan Village Restaurant.  A special menu had been planned featuring appetizers along with chicken, shrimp, pork and beef dishes,  complemented by their tasty brown and sticky rice presentations.  We were honored to have the owner, San Chan give a wonderful history about their long journey “to freedom” from their home land of Laos in 1959.  The Chan family loves Carbondale and they are very thankful for the community providing their establishment with wonderful business. since 1959.  He introduced his wife, Jenny along with their daughter, Sylvia.. It’s obvious this is a hands-on business in  which the Chan family takes a lot of pride. The décor and atmosphere along with their attentive service was wonderful...  Our afternoon was informative at the local Science Center.  Their director introduced us to some of the animals they have rehabilitated and cared for in a loving manner.  Enroute home a brief stop where our escort shared information at the Woodlawn Historic Cemetery.  This was the story of the first observance of Memorial Day which is celebrated each year.  Also,  stories that have been passed down   about the Sarcophagus which has a prominent and honored area in the Cemetery, The passengers enjoyed  a    welcome stop to purchase peaches and enjoy an ice cream treat.   We look forward to another Mystery Tour experience in 2011.