July 01, 2008
On the Road to Durham - Warwick Castle
We awoke early Monday morning with our bags packed and said goodbye to our fabulous hosts at Hafan y Coed - an experience that will forever be in our memories and our hearts. We boarded the Durham City Coach (DCC...hmmm interesting name isn't it?) and began the next leg of our journey to Durham!
Before we landed in Durham we stopped and visited Warwick Castle. The number of amazing historical sites in this country is astounding. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time to see and do everything there. The group split up so that everyone could concentrate on the areas that interested them most. Some climbed the towers, some toured the castle which included historical wax figures created by none other than Madame Tussaud's, others went on the ghost tour, visited the dungeon and much, much more. I'm sure that the kids will have much to tell you about Warwick Castle.
We boarded our DCC Coach and finally made our way to our Sister City at 7:00 p.m. We were warmly met by our host families and whisked away to their homes throughout Durham. It was a bit strange to be separated from everyone and yet exciting to begin this part of our adventure.
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June 26, 2008
We Made It
The flight was uneventful and we all made it to London feeling excited and exhausted.
Our first stop was a rest stop along the highway where we all got to do our first shopping and trying out the local cuisine. Burger King. Just kidding. They WERE at the rest stop but I don't think anyone actually ate there.
Then it was off to Bath to see one of the old bastions of the Roman Empire. It was an amazing city and introduction to Great Britain. Unfortunately, it was a quick stop and then we piled back on the bus to head to Hafan Y Coed. We were greeted by members of the Onllwyn Men's Chorus and were treated to a buffet prepared just for us.
The weather was beautiful in London and got more overcast as we travelled west. It was raining by the time we got to the hostel, but everyone was excited to be there and was amazed at the lush green countryside the rain provides.
Everyone is safe and sound and have gone to bed for the night. They were amazing travellers and we are so proud of them. Tomorrow's a big day with our first performances, so I'll call it a night as well.
That's it for now. There aren't many internet options so I'm not sure yet when the next update will be.
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