8/2/08
Friday, August 1, 2008
by Shannon Woodrow
As tragic as it is, Shallaway's 2008 tour is coming to an end. From the beginning of the tour I knew it was going to be great. All the events that took place were amazing, from Songbridge, to performing in the Copenhagen Opera House.
As for today's events, there's really not much to say. I was woken up at 4:00am to the sounds of packing furiously. We were all on the bus by about 5:30am and were on our merry way.
One exciting thing that did happen was that Erin "Crimpy" Langor got to fly Business First Class. I was so jealous the minute I saw her. But she definitely deserved it after all that hobbling around Europe.
It is now 15 minutes before landing and the stewardesses are getting slightly heated at me with the tray table getting stowed upright and in a locked position. Its sad, leaving all those graduates and fearing not seeing them again, because this year's class definitely left a hole in my heart, but I am sure that next year is going to be even better.
See you in Lavrock.
Shannon
(ps., I am pretty sure Emily Costello and I are buying everything Sky Mall owns.)
As tragic as it is, Shallaway's 2008 tour is coming to an end. From the beginning of the tour I knew it was going to be great. All the events that took place were amazing, from Songbridge, to performing in the Copenhagen Opera House.
As for today's events, there's really not much to say. I was woken up at 4:00am to the sounds of packing furiously. We were all on the bus by about 5:30am and were on our merry way.
One exciting thing that did happen was that Erin "Crimpy" Langor got to fly Business First Class. I was so jealous the minute I saw her. But she definitely deserved it after all that hobbling around Europe.
It is now 15 minutes before landing and the stewardesses are getting slightly heated at me with the tray table getting stowed upright and in a locked position. Its sad, leaving all those graduates and fearing not seeing them again, because this year's class definitely left a hole in my heart, but I am sure that next year is going to be even better.
See you in Lavrock.
Shannon
(ps., I am pretty sure Emily Costello and I are buying everything Sky Mall owns.)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
by Alyssa Reddy and Emily Costello
We are still in Dublin and having a great time. We started our day with a small sleep-in (always good) and had some breakfast at the hostel. Then we had our graduation pin ceremony for all our grade twelves who are leaving. There were plenty of tears flowing around the room, especially finding out that Mrs. Aylward and Mrs Chaytor were doing their last tour also.
But we had a great activity ahead of us so we all walked to the Viking Splash Tour. It was a bus that turned into a boat. We drove around the streets of Dublin and toured a bit of the river. We then walked to Dublin Castle and did a tour of the library. The second part of the day consisted of every chorister's favourite activity - shopping.
After endless hours of shopping and blowing every last cent in our bank accounts, half the group went back to the hostel, and the other half went to the production of Beauty and the Beats. I didn't go but I heard from the choristers that did go it was amazing.
We all continued back to the hostel to continue packing to return home tomorrow. We are all very excited to see everyone.
We are still in Dublin and having a great time. We started our day with a small sleep-in (always good) and had some breakfast at the hostel. Then we had our graduation pin ceremony for all our grade twelves who are leaving. There were plenty of tears flowing around the room, especially finding out that Mrs. Aylward and Mrs Chaytor were doing their last tour also.
But we had a great activity ahead of us so we all walked to the Viking Splash Tour. It was a bus that turned into a boat. We drove around the streets of Dublin and toured a bit of the river. We then walked to Dublin Castle and did a tour of the library. The second part of the day consisted of every chorister's favourite activity - shopping.
After endless hours of shopping and blowing every last cent in our bank accounts, half the group went back to the hostel, and the other half went to the production of Beauty and the Beats. I didn't go but I heard from the choristers that did go it was amazing.
We all continued back to the hostel to continue packing to return home tomorrow. We are all very excited to see everyone.
8/1/08
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
By Patricia Castle and Rachel Anstey
Hey everybody! Today we woke up really early. We and our bags were in the lobby at 7:30am. We finished breakfast and set off for the Dunbrody famine ship. The Dunbrody was a really interesting experience. In a way, we really wished that we went before the opera, but it was amazing to find out how close our portrayal was. We each got a ticket that had a name of a real person who went on the Dunbrody. We “met” a few people (actors) on the ship and learned a lot about the Irish hardships.
On our way to Dublin we stopped for sandwiches; it was a nice break. Some people stretched their legs and some people just sat on the bus. We finally got to Dublin and drove past U2’s hotel, the Clarence Hotel, and their van was outside!
We dropped our stuff at the hostel (it is really nice) and went to O’Shea’s where we enjoyed a lovely meal.
Riverdance was awesome. I had no idea it was possible to move your legs that fast. The musicians were also extremely talented.
Missing you all lots. Be home soon.
Hey everybody! Today we woke up really early. We and our bags were in the lobby at 7:30am. We finished breakfast and set off for the Dunbrody famine ship. The Dunbrody was a really interesting experience. In a way, we really wished that we went before the opera, but it was amazing to find out how close our portrayal was. We each got a ticket that had a name of a real person who went on the Dunbrody. We “met” a few people (actors) on the ship and learned a lot about the Irish hardships.
On our way to Dublin we stopped for sandwiches; it was a nice break. Some people stretched their legs and some people just sat on the bus. We finally got to Dublin and drove past U2’s hotel, the Clarence Hotel, and their van was outside!
We dropped our stuff at the hostel (it is really nice) and went to O’Shea’s where we enjoyed a lovely meal.
Riverdance was awesome. I had no idea it was possible to move your legs that fast. The musicians were also extremely talented.
Missing you all lots. Be home soon.
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