http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/ Copyright 2009 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:12:12 +0000 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss So here we find ourselves in London on the 4th of July. We arrived here safely after saying goodbye to all our new friends in Durham. Upon arrival we spent an hour or so at the British Museum before heading... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/international_r.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/international_r.html General Interest Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:12:12 +0000 We decided to pass the computer around on the bus and let anyone who wanted to send some personal greetings and messages concerning the trip. Here are the results.... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/personal_messag.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/personal_messag.html General Interest Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:03:37 +0000 Thursday morning we all gathered briefly at the County Hall building and walked to the Durham Light Infantry "DLI" Museum. We were given a tour of the DLI and received a history lesson of life in Northern England during WW... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/performance_wit.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/performance_wit.html Performances Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:35:38 +0000 Today was a busy day. We began by visiting Arbeia, a Roman Fort near Hadrian's Wall in South Shields, England. It is an active archeological site which has also done reconstructions of some barracks and the West Gate. Very near... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/arbeia_angel_of.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/arbeia_angel_of.html Tour Sites Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:52:31 +0000 This morning we began our day with a performance at the Johnston School. The students there were more close in age to our DCC kids. We left shortly after the performance and walked to Durham Cathedral. Dr. Hill gave us... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/performing_in_3.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/performing_in_3.html Performances Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:22:11 +0000 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... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/on_the_road_to_1.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/on_the_road_to_1.html Tour Sites Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:19:21 +0000 What a moving experience we had in Aberfan. We were very honored to perform with the Ynysowen Male Choir in a memorial concert honoring the children whose lives were lost in a horrible landslide accident caused by a spoil heap... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/performing_with.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/performing_with.html Performances Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:18:39 +0000 Still have a couple more entries to add for the past couple of days. However, it's 1 a.m. and time for bed. Our Durham host has internet access, so I should be able to catch up tomorrow and provide more... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/internet_update.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/internet_update.html General Interest Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:07:27 +0000 Our last day in Wales began with a visit to Dan-yr-Ogof. This site contained a number of former mining caves as well as a dinosaur park. One of the caves was called the Cathedral Cave and we performed 4... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/dan_yrogof.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/dan_yrogof.html Tour Sites Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:56:13 +0000 What an incredible Saturday we have had! We spent some time at St. Fagan's Open Air Museum which is a bit like Williamsburg. We sampled some wonderful bread and cheesy buns. Some of the kids made pottery, some kids practiced... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/a_visit_to_st_f_1.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/07/a_visit_to_st_f_1.html Tour Sites Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:48:20 +0000 -UPDATED on 7/1/08- On Friday night, we performed with our hosts, the Onllwyn Male Voice Choir, in Llandybie. It was a delightful concert with a very enthusiastic crowd. It was wonderful to perform with our Welsh friends again and our... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/performances_wi.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/performances_wi.html Performances Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:32:12 +0000 This morning/afternoon, the choir performed 2 concerts. The first was at an elementary school in Banwen. We sang a number of songs for them and they even joined in on one of the songs (Over the Rainbow). We all had... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/first_internati_1.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/first_internati_1.html Performances Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:10:32 +0000 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.... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/we_made_it_1.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/we_made_it_1.html Travel Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:45:24 +0000 The plane is boarding now. Only 7 hours or so until we hit the UK.... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/were_off.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/were_off.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:41:24 +0000 The first international tour for the Durham Children's Choir kicks off tomorrow. We will be flying from North Carolina to London and then traveling by bus to Wales. I hope to update this blog at least once a day... http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/here_we_go.html http://uktour.durhamchildrenschoir.org/archives/2008/06/here_we_go.html Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:59:15 +0000