Peter,
This was truly a wonderful experience for our son - not only because he was able to experience a place he may not have otherwise seen in his lifetime- utilizing what he has been learning for the past 4 year, but it also provided him confidence to travel. You made us as parents feel like we were also apart of the trip as well and comfortable knowing our kids were having a wonderful time through your daily journals and pictures (I know that alone was exhausting for you).
We may have been leery initially to send our son, but I can honestly say we would do it again. He is looking forward to next years trip already.....so where are we going??? (I am ready to chaperone)
Lisa