Maximum size:
16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm
(6 in x 13 in x 17 in)
Maximum weight:
10 kg (22 lb)
Saturday, March 12, 2011
London Aquarium
We may have a chance to go to the London Aquarium. If you care to join us there will be an extra charge, as this is not included in our tour. We anticipate it will be between 15-18 pounds/person.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Letter home and more itinerary
We hope you all received the package of info we left for you in the office at school. Please email any of us if you have any more questions. We'll be online on Saturday to answer any questions.
March 17, 2011
March 18, 2011
March 19, 2011
March 20, 2011
March 21, 2011
March 22, 2011
March 17, 2011
10:00 | Act | THE BRITISH LIBRARY Home City - LONDON | BROWSE THE WORLD´S LARGEST COLLECTION OF BOOKS, MAPS AND MANUSCRIPTS | ||
11:30 | divers | NOTE Home City - | VISIT CAMDEN MARKET (OPTIONAL EXTRA) | ||
14:00 | Act | BRITISH MUSEUM Home City - LONDON | LEARN ABOUT THE WORKS OF MAN FROM PREHISTORIC TO MODERN TIMES | ||
17:30 | Resto | CHIMES Home City - PIMLICO, LONDON | ENJOY A MEAL OF FRESHLY PREPARED ENGLISH FOOD! | ||
19:29 | Act | TICKET MACHINE LIMITED / GROUPLINE Home City - LONDON | ENJOY A LONDON SHOW | ||
19:30 | divers | ||||
March 18, 2011
09:30 | Act | ST PAUL S CATHEDRAL Home City - LONDON | ENJOY A VISIT TO THIS RENAISSANCE MASTERPIECE | ||
10:30 | Act | LONDON WALKS Home City - LONDON | GHOSTS OF THE OLD CITY GUIDED WALK | ||
14:30 | Act | WESTMINSTER ABBEY Home City - LONDON | VISIT THE ABBEY WHERE THE BRITISH ROYALTY HAVE BEEN CROWNED | ||
16:00 | divers | NOTE Home City - | FREE AFTERNOON FOR SHOPPING IN OXFORD ST Must always be in a group of 4 or more, and you must carry the phone numbers we will give you at the airport (the same that has been given to your parents). | ||
18:30 | Resto | ADAMS RIB RESTAURANT Home City - LONDON | A COLOURFUL THEMED RESTAURANT IN PICCADILLY CIRCUS | ||
March 19, 2011
08:00 | Bus | ANDERSON TRAVEL Home City - LONDON | OUR PARTNER FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION IN THE UK | ||
10:30 | Act | STONEHENGE Home City - | VISIT THESE STONE RUINS AND TRY TO WORK OUT WHY? AND HOW? | ||
11:30 | divers | NOTE Home City - | DEPART FOR PORTSMOUTH | ||
13:00 | divers | NOTE Home City - | CHECK IN FOR FERRY MONT ST MICHEL IN PORTSMOUTH.SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR UK GUIDE | ||
14:45 | Divers | BRITTANY FERRIES Home City - PORTSMOUTH | TAKE THE FERRY FROM PORTSMOUTH TO CAEN | ||
21:30 | Bus | V.A.S Home City - ROMAINVILLE | OUR DISTINCTIVE PARTNER FOR YOUR BUS TRANSPORTATION | ||
21:30 | divers | NOTE Home City - | ARRIVE CAEN | ||
22:00 | Hotel | HOTEL DES QUATRANS** Home City - CAEN | THIS HOTEL WILL WELCOME YOU INTO A RENOVATED, HEARTY AND COMFORTABLE PLACE | ||
March 20, 2011
08:00 | Bus | V.A.S Home City - ROMAINVILLE | OUR DISTINCTIVE PARTNER FOR YOUR BUS TRANSPORTATION | ||
09:00 | Act | CIMETIERE MILITAIRE CANADIEN Home City - BENY SUR MER | CANADIAN MILITARY CEMENTARY AT BENY-SUR-MER, AT 1 KM OF REVIERS | ||
10:30 | Act | CENTRE JUNO BEACH Home City - COURSEULLES SUR MER | VISIT CANADA S JUNO BEACH CENTRE | ||
13:30 | Act | MUSEE DU DEBARQUEMENT Home City - ARROMANCHES | D-DAY LANDINGS MUSEUM AT ARROMANCHES | ||
19:00 | Hotel | CAMPANILE MAINE MONTPARNASSE ** Home City - PARIS | LOCATED IN THE MONTPARNASSE QUARTER | ||
20:30 | Resto | CHEZ CLEMENT MONTPARNASSE Home City - PARIS | UN RENDEZ-VOUS GROUMAND EN PLEIN COEUR DU QUARTIER MONTPARNASSE | ||
March 21, 2011
09:00 | Act | PLACE DE LA CONCORDE Home City - PARIS | TAKE A PHOTO OF THE EGYPTIAN OBELISK LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF PLACE DE LA CONCORDE, WHICH IS A WAR TROPHY FROM THE NAPOLEON WARS | ||
10:00 | Act | MUSEE DU LOUVRE Home City - PARIS | COLLECTIONS OF WESTERN ART FROM THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS | ||
13:30 | Act | SAINTE CHAPELLE Home City - PARIS | EMBELLISHED WITH A UNIQUE GROUP OF FIFTEEN TALL STAINED GLASS WINDOWS | ||
16:00 | Act | CATHEDRALE NOTRE DAME Home City - PARIS | A MAGNIFICENT RELIGIOUS EDIFICE | ||
16:30 | Act | DISCOVER THE QUARTIER LATIN Home City - PARIS | YOU CAN SEE THE PANTHEON, THE SORBONNE, THE LUXEMBOURG GARDEN | ||
19:00 | Resto | JULES Home City - PARIS | IN THE HEART OF THE SAINT LOUIS ISLAND AND AT 200 METERS OF NOTRE-DAME-DE-PARIS, OUR RESTAURANT WELCOMES YOU IN A COSY AND DASHING FRAME | ||
March 22, 2011
09:00 | Act | BASILIQUE DU SACRE COEUR Home City - PARIS | VISIT THE CHURCH AND ENJOY A PANORAMIC VIEW OVER PARIS | ||
10:30 | Act | DISCOVER THE MONTMARTRE QUARTER Home City - PARIS | SEE THE FAMOUS BASILIQUE DU SACRE COEUR, THE | ||
14:00 | Act | DISCOVER THE MARAIS QUARTER Home City - PARIS | WALK THROUGH THE ARTISTIC MARAIS QUARTER NEAR BASTILLE, AND DISCOVER THE FAMOUS PLACE DES VOSGES | ||
18:00 | Resto | CREPERIE BEAUBOURG Home City - PARIS | TASTE A REAL CREPE IN THE QUARTER OF BEAUBOURG | ||
20:00 | Act | BATEAUX PARISIENS CROISIERE Home City - PARIS | END YOUR DAY IN A UNIQUE AND RELAXED ATMOSPHERE WHILE ENJOYING A SUPERB VIEW OF PARIS | ||
21:30 | Act | TOUR EIFFEL Home City - PARIS | ADMIRE THE VIEW FROM THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE EIFFEL TOWER |
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Updated Flight Info
In response to a few questions from students here are the updated flight into and luggage allowances.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Luggage (as per the Air Canada site) Checked Baggage Link
only $50 CAD (per direction)
23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
(9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in)
Wheels and handles included.
Maximum weight:
10 kg (22 lb)
AND
Itinerary
March 15 2011
Flight number : 848
Airline : AC - AIR CANADA
From : YYZ - TORONTO - LESTER B. PEARSON
To : LHR - LONDON, HEATHROW
AT : 21:10 (Meet at airport at 6:15 pm)
March 23 2011
Flight number : 881
Airline : AC - AIR CANADA
From : CDG - PARIS, CHARLES DE GAULLE
To : YYZ - TORONTO - LESTER B. PEARSON
AT : 11:30 (local time)
Arriving: 15:00 (Toronto time)
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Luggage (as per the Air Canada site) Checked Baggage Link
Checked Baggage:
1 bag* Max. weight per bag:
23kg (50lb) PLEASE DON'T FILL YOUR BAG TO 50LBS AS YOU HAVE TO CARRY IT UP SOME STAIRS AND YOU MAY HAVE SOME EXTRA SOUVENIRS COMING HOME.
23kg (50lb) PLEASE DON'T FILL YOUR BAG TO 50LBS AS YOU HAVE TO CARRY IT UP SOME STAIRS AND YOU MAY HAVE SOME EXTRA SOUVENIRS COMING HOME.
Max. linear dimensions per bag:
158cm (62in)
* Check a 2nd bag for158cm (62in)
only $50 CAD (per direction)
Standard article
Maximum size:23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
(9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in)
Wheels and handles included.
Maximum weight:
10 kg (22 lb)
AND
Personal article
Carry-on baggage allowance*:
1 standard article and 1 personal article
1 standard article and 1 personal article
Itinerary
March 15 2011
Flight number : 848
Airline : AC - AIR CANADA
From : YYZ - TORONTO - LESTER B. PEARSON
To : LHR - LONDON, HEATHROW
AT : 21:10 (Meet at airport at 6:15 pm)
March 23 2011
Flight number : 881
Airline : AC - AIR CANADA
From : CDG - PARIS, CHARLES DE GAULLE
To : YYZ - TORONTO - LESTER B. PEARSON
AT : 11:30 (local time)
Arriving: 15:00 (Toronto time)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Itinerary: March 16
Here's the plan for our first day, after we land in LONDON!
08:25 | ARRIVES LONDON HEATHROW MEET YOUR GUIDE PETER MAXTON | ||||
10:00 | CITY BUS TOUR | SEE THE SIGHTS OF BIG BEN, BUCKINGHAM PALACE, TRAFALGAR SQUARE AND PICCADILLY CIRCUS WITH YOUR PROMETOUR DIRECTOR | |||
13:30 | LONDON TRAVEL CARDS | USE YOUR GROUP TRAVEL CARDS TO MOVE AROUND LONDON ON THE TUBE, DLR AND OVERGROUND | |||
14:00 | TOWER OF LONDON Home City - LONDON | VISIT THE FAMOUS TOWER WHERE THE CROWN JEWELS ARE HOUSED | |||
16:00 | TOWER BRIDGE EXHIBITION Home City - LONDON | ENJOY A VISIT TO THIS WELL-KNOWN BRIDGE WITH A LONG HISTORY | |||
18:30 | YE OLDE COCK TAVERN Home City - LONDON | TRADITIONAL ENGLISH PUB IN FLEET ST AREA OF LONDON |
Friday, February 25, 2011
Some News!
We have the bios for our two guides (London and Paris). They are both experienced leaders.
A reminder to any (and ALL) people who haven't sent me their bio stuff and picture ... I'd like to get everyone on the blog.
Anyone know the weather in Paris today? 7 degrees and SUNNY!
A reminder to any (and ALL) people who haven't sent me their bio stuff and picture ... I'd like to get everyone on the blog.
Anyone know the weather in Paris today? 7 degrees and SUNNY!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Introducing ...
Cori
Grade 11
Best loved book: Stop Pretending by Sonya Sones.
Best loved movies: Easy A and Miracle.
Previous travels: The Unites States many times and Dominican Republic.
Favourite food: Perogies.
On the plane I will: Read or listen to music.
On the bus I will: Take a lot of pictures and listen to music.
On this trip I am most looking forward to: The sights and visiting another country.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Introducing ...
First Name and Grade: Nicole, Grade 11
Best loved Book: Eleanor Rigby - By Douglas Coupland
Best loved Movie: Man on Fire & Superbad
Previous Travels: Slovakia, Florida, Egypt, Nova Scotia, Austria
Favourite food: Clementines
On the plane I will: Be too excited to sleep, probably have a life chat with Chris
On the Bus I will: Be taking pictures
On this trip I am most looking forward to: Learn and go sight seeing
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Introducing ...
Megan
grade : 10
best loved book: harry potter series
Best loved movies: all Roger and hamerstine musicals and Irving berlins white christmas
Previouse travels: across canada Excluding the northren teritories
favorite food: PASTA !!!!
on the plane Iwill .... read ,sleep and listen to music
on the bus i will .... take pictures and wach scenery
on this trip I am most looking forward to ...... the sights
I'm on the left
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Introducing ...
First Name and Grade: Erika, grade 11
Best loved book: In Search of April Raintree, by Beareice Culleton Mosionier.
Best loved Movie: The Hangover, Orphan or Due Date
Previous Travels: Dominican Republic, Cuba, Florida, Michigan, Quebec.
Favourite Food: Bread or Ham or Cheese.
On the plane I will: Sleep and listen to music.
On the bus I will: Be looking at the scenery, listening to music and taking any pictures that I can.
On this trip I am most looking forward to: Seeing a different part of the world, and being on the beaches of Normandy.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Introducing ...
Name: Siobhan
Grade: 11
Best loved book: My Sister's keeper, By: Jodi Picoult
Best loved movie: The Blindside
Pervious Travels: England, Florida, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Favourite Food: Lindor Chocolate
On the plane I will... Listen to my Ipod, Read, Sleep, Talk to people.
On the bus I will... Look at the view, Take pictures, Sleep, Listen to music.
On this trip I am most looking forward to... Going into the Eiffle Tower, seein famous places and shopping!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Introducing ...
First Name: Kelsey
Grade: 12
Favourite Book: The Lovely Bones && Prisoner of Tehran
Favourite Movie: Peter Pan && Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
Previous Travels: South Carolina (I was 5, and don't remember it at all) and uuuummmmmm yah, that's pretty much about it.
Favourite Food: Any meat. CHEEEESSSEEECAKE! :]
On the plane I will....sleep, hyperventilate, listen to my ipod and annoy the kid sitting next to me :] *COUGH* Shaun *COUGH*
On the bus I will....feel better that I'm not on the plane anymore...and annoy the kid sitting next to me :]
On this trip I am most looking forward to....just getting out of Acton for a bit. To see a different part of the world :]
Grade: 12
Favourite Book: The Lovely Bones && Prisoner of Tehran
Favourite Movie: Peter Pan && Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
Previous Travels: South Carolina (I was 5, and don't remember it at all) and uuuummmmmm yah, that's pretty much about it.
Favourite Food: Any meat. CHEEEESSSEEECAKE! :]
On the plane I will....sleep, hyperventilate, listen to my ipod and annoy the kid sitting next to me :] *COUGH* Shaun *COUGH*
On the bus I will....feel better that I'm not on the plane anymore...and annoy the kid sitting next to me :]
On this trip I am most looking forward to....just getting out of Acton for a bit. To see a different part of the world :]
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Introducing ...
First Name and Grade: Morgan, Grade 10
Best loved book series: The Hunger Games Trilogy
Best loved Movie: Die Hard, Any/All Austin Powers movies, Point Break.
Previous Travels: Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, P.E.I, B.C, Quebec, Alberta, Florida.
Favourite Food: Steak, Mussels, Escargot.
On the plane I will... Watch a ton of movies.
On the bus I will... Look at the scenery.
On this trip I am most looking forward to... Seeing Normandy.
Best loved book series: The Hunger Games Trilogy
Best loved Movie: Die Hard, Any/All Austin Powers movies, Point Break.
Previous Travels: Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, P.E.I, B.C, Quebec, Alberta, Florida.
Favourite Food: Steak, Mussels, Escargot.
On the plane I will... Watch a ton of movies.
On the bus I will... Look at the scenery.
On this trip I am most looking forward to... Seeing Normandy.
Monday, January 3, 2011
10 weeks and counting!
Here we go! Let the countdown begin.
Thank you for sending us your blog info. We'll try to get one person a day posted, so that you can see who you'll be travelling with.
Please be sure to check back often, as this will now be our main form of communication.
Did you know that today, in 1883, Clement Richard Attlee was born? Who was he, you ask?
Find me tomorrow at school with the answer, and I'll have a goodie for you!
Thank you for sending us your blog info. We'll try to get one person a day posted, so that you can see who you'll be travelling with.
Please be sure to check back often, as this will now be our main form of communication.
Did you know that today, in 1883, Clement Richard Attlee was born? Who was he, you ask?
Find me tomorrow at school with the answer, and I'll have a goodie for you!
Monday, March 15, 2010
ONE MORE SLEEP!!!!!
Here we are ... the day before departure. A few things to note.
1. We will have the chance to attend a "safe" club in Heidelburg on our last night. You may want to consider packing something for this night, but rest assured that Kov and me will be in jeans!
2. On night 2 or 3 we have the opportunity to attend a concert at the Sound of Vienna. This will be an EXTRA cost to students, and by no means must you attend. I will not be attending, however the Californians and Kov and Herr Roescher will be going. Here is a link to the website. Tickets will be about 40 Euros, so it is expensive. Please rest assured that you will be well taken care of, should you decide to stay at the hotel with me.
3. We have a surprise planned for the border of Germany and Austria, but should the Californians happen to mention it, I'll introduce it first! We will be doing a saltmine tour, complete with "magic" lake, a roller coaster into the mine, and a photo op when we all dress up in miners' clothes!
4. Weather: looks BEAUTIFUL!!! anywhere from 0-15 degrees, depending on the day. I was asked what I was bringing and here are a few things to consider. Turtlenecks and sweaters for layering, one extra pair of shoes ONLY, and a coat that doubles as a rain coat. It looks like we're going to have rain on the weekend.
5. Suitcase: I'm not joking, but our partnered group has been told to bring a suitcase that is no bigger than 22" (carry-onish size). Please try to compact your clothes as much as possible. I fit everything in mine (20"), but am carrying my coat on the plane.
Check back again later today or tomorrow for anything I have forgotten. Please call your friends if they are not on the blog, or if they do no have internet access at home.
We are so looking forward to seeing you guys tomorrow!
1. We will have the chance to attend a "safe" club in Heidelburg on our last night. You may want to consider packing something for this night, but rest assured that Kov and me will be in jeans!
2. On night 2 or 3 we have the opportunity to attend a concert at the Sound of Vienna. This will be an EXTRA cost to students, and by no means must you attend. I will not be attending, however the Californians and Kov and Herr Roescher will be going. Here is a link to the website. Tickets will be about 40 Euros, so it is expensive. Please rest assured that you will be well taken care of, should you decide to stay at the hotel with me.
3. We have a surprise planned for the border of Germany and Austria, but should the Californians happen to mention it, I'll introduce it first! We will be doing a saltmine tour, complete with "magic" lake, a roller coaster into the mine, and a photo op when we all dress up in miners' clothes!
4. Weather: looks BEAUTIFUL!!! anywhere from 0-15 degrees, depending on the day. I was asked what I was bringing and here are a few things to consider. Turtlenecks and sweaters for layering, one extra pair of shoes ONLY, and a coat that doubles as a rain coat. It looks like we're going to have rain on the weekend.
5. Suitcase: I'm not joking, but our partnered group has been told to bring a suitcase that is no bigger than 22" (carry-onish size). Please try to compact your clothes as much as possible. I fit everything in mine (20"), but am carrying my coat on the plane.
Check back again later today or tomorrow for anything I have forgotten. Please call your friends if they are not on the blog, or if they do no have internet access at home.
We are so looking forward to seeing you guys tomorrow!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Chelsea
Grade: 12
Favourite Book: Don't like reading!
Favourite Movie(s): 300, Wolverine, Role Models
Favourite Food: Pasta and anything Polish/Ukranian.
Previous Travels: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Florida, British Columbia, Barbados, British Vigin Islands, a lot of other Caribbean islands that I can't remember and Nova Scotia.
On the plane I will...: Listening to my ipod, watching some movie then hopefully sleeping.
On the bus I will...: Taking pictures or sleeping.
On this trip, I am more looking forward to...: Hanging out with my friends and exploring Europe :)
Introducing ...
First Name: Nicole (on left)
Grade: 11
Movie: Ninja Turtles I, II
Book: The Time Travellers Wife
Food: White Bread
Plane: Sleep. Talk.
Bus: Talk. Sleep.
Looking Forward To: Trying white german bread.
First Name: Niki (on right)
Grade:11
Movie:Jurassic Park I, II, III
Book: East of Eden
Food: Brown Bread
Plane: Sleep. Talk.
Bus: Talk. Sleep.
Looking Forward To: Seeing a schnitzel museum
Grade: 11
Movie: Ninja Turtles I, II
Book: The Time Travellers Wife
Food: White Bread
Plane: Sleep. Talk.
Bus: Talk. Sleep.
Looking Forward To: Trying white german bread.
First Name: Niki (on right)
Grade:11
Movie:Jurassic Park I, II, III
Book: East of Eden
Food: Brown Bread
Plane: Sleep. Talk.
Bus: Talk. Sleep.
Looking Forward To: Seeing a schnitzel museum
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Introducing ...
Jennifer
Grade: 12
Best loved book and movie: Twilight Series; Avatar
Previous travel: All the to Alberta and to the farthest eastern point of Canada.
Favorite food: Pitas and Lemon Meringue Pie
On the plane I will .......Even though I don't know what it's like on a plane, I plan to sleep, listen to music, and watch movies
On the bus I will........take lots of pictures of the landscape and people on the bus.
On this trip I am most looking forward to ..........buying and eating chocolate; seeing old castles, old cathedrals and the Alps. I want to shop and experience the Europeon culture.
Grade: 12
Best loved book and movie: Twilight Series; Avatar
Previous travel: All the to Alberta and to the farthest eastern point of Canada.
Favorite food: Pitas and Lemon Meringue Pie
On the plane I will .......Even though I don't know what it's like on a plane, I plan to sleep, listen to music, and watch movies
On the bus I will........take lots of pictures of the landscape and people on the bus.
On this trip I am most looking forward to ..........buying and eating chocolate; seeing old castles, old cathedrals and the Alps. I want to shop and experience the Europeon culture.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Introducing ...
First Name: Harrison
Grade: 10
Best Loved Movie: Step Brothers
Previous Travels: Florida, New York, Arizona and various provinces in Canada
Favourite Food: Steak
On the plane I will… watch movies and sleep.
On the bus I will… talk with everyone and take pictures.
On this trip I am looking forward to… trying new food and trying to speak new languages.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Mt. Pilatus
Check out the weather on top of the world!
Mount Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland!
Webcam up there! Parents ... take a look on the day we are scheduled to be there!
Mount Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland!
Webcam up there! Parents ... take a look on the day we are scheduled to be there!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Introducing ...
First Name: Courtney
Grade:11
Best loved book and movie: Book- Killing Time by David Wicks, Movie- Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing, Runaway Bride
Previous travels:Across Canada- From B.C. to Toronto, California, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Favourite Food:Chocolate, Cheese, and many kinds of Baked goods!!!
On the plane I will... Not really sure, maybe read or talk or watch movies.
On the bus I will... Take tons of pictures, and take with friends.
On this trip I am most looking forward to... eating different food, sightseeing, and attempting to speak German!
Grade:11
Best loved book and movie: Book- Killing Time by David Wicks, Movie- Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing, Runaway Bride
Previous travels:Across Canada- From B.C. to Toronto, California, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Favourite Food:Chocolate, Cheese, and many kinds of Baked goods!!!
On the plane I will... Not really sure, maybe read or talk or watch movies.
On the bus I will... Take tons of pictures, and take with friends.
On this trip I am most looking forward to... eating different food, sightseeing, and attempting to speak German!
Introducing ...
Name: Amanda Kurpieweit
Grade: 11
Favourite Book: Twilight Series
Favourite Movie: Fame, The Proposal, and many more !
Previous Travels: Daytona Florida, Orlando Florida, Cuba.
On the plane I will.... probably listen to music, sleep, talk !
On the bus I will... take lots of pictures !
On this trip I am most looking forward to: all the sights to see, meeting new people, making this the best trip ever !
Grade: 11
Favourite Book: Twilight Series
Favourite Movie: Fame, The Proposal, and many more !
Previous Travels: Daytona Florida, Orlando Florida, Cuba.
On the plane I will.... probably listen to music, sleep, talk !
On the bus I will... take lots of pictures !
On this trip I am most looking forward to: all the sights to see, meeting new people, making this the best trip ever !
Introducing ...
Name: Dallas
Grade: 11
Best Loved Book: Atlas Shrugged -- Ayn Rand
Best Loved Movie: Depends on what I'm in the mood for
Previous Travels: All provinces, bulk of the northern states, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles
On the Plane I will: Try to swap seats with the guy at the Emergency Exit
On the Bus I Will: Complain that there are no seatbelts
On this Trip I am most looking forward to: Speaking German
Monday, March 1, 2010
Introducing ...
First Name: Dani
Grade: 10Best loved book: the one that was really interesting but I don't remember it's name
Best loved movie: Way to many to name
Previous Travels: Germany many times, Hawaii and British Columbia
On the plane I will.. be listening to music, playing games on my i pod, daring myself to look out the window, watching movies and maybe getting some sleep in
On the bus I will... be taking pictures of whats outside and enjoying the scenery
On this trip, I am more looking forward to... taking many amazing photo's, having a blast, and everything else thats lots of fun
Friday, February 26, 2010
Introducing ...
First Name: Chelsea
Grade: 11
Best loved book: Harry Potter Series
Best loved movie: Probably Little Miss Sunshine, however it always changes!
Previous Travels: California (Nevada/ Arizona) has been my favourite trip that I have gone on, I loved seeing Palm Springs, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. I previously have traveled out west to see B.C and Alberta as well as out East to see P.E.I , New Brunswick and Quebec. I've traveled to Washington D.C and Orlando Florida to see Disney World! I most recently went to New York city which was very fun! However I have never been to Europe so I am extremely excited.
On the plane I will... probably read, sleep or talk.
On the bus I will... once again read, sleep or talk.
Switzerland is probably the place I am most excited to see!
Grade: 11
Best loved book: Harry Potter Series
Best loved movie: Probably Little Miss Sunshine, however it always changes!
Previous Travels: California (Nevada/ Arizona) has been my favourite trip that I have gone on, I loved seeing Palm Springs, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. I previously have traveled out west to see B.C and Alberta as well as out East to see P.E.I , New Brunswick and Quebec. I've traveled to Washington D.C and Orlando Florida to see Disney World! I most recently went to New York city which was very fun! However I have never been to Europe so I am extremely excited.
On the plane I will... probably read, sleep or talk.
On the bus I will... once again read, sleep or talk.
Switzerland is probably the place I am most excited to see!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Sarah Waldie
Grade: 11
Favourite Book(s): The Harry Potter Series
Favourite Movie(s): Almost Famous/ Across The Universe/ Avatar... many more :P
Favourite Food: Scalloped Potatoes :D
Previous Travels: I haven't been many places, only a few places in the U.S (Florida/ Ohio) and Canada.
On the plane I will...: Bicker with Dallas Shewfelt, watch a movie or two? and sleep.
On the bus I will...: Take many pictures!
On this trip, I am more looking forward to...: Everything! I'm sure it's going to be a trip to remember. :)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Hotel Information
Here are the links to the hotels we will be staying in. Please contact us with any questions you may have. Phone numbers are listed on each site. A printed copy of this will be given at the meeting next week.
March 17-19: Vienna Asperner Loewe
March 19-21: Munich Hotel Imperial
March 21-22: Tyrol Alpengasthof Windegg
March 22-24: Lucerne Hotel Engel - Emmetten
March 24-25: Heidelberg Haas'sche Muehle
March 17-19: Vienna Asperner Loewe
March 19-21: Munich Hotel Imperial
March 21-22: Tyrol Alpengasthof Windegg
March 22-24: Lucerne Hotel Engel - Emmetten
March 24-25: Heidelberg Haas'sche Muehle
Monday, February 22, 2010
Introducing ...
The Name is, McQuarrie, Tia McQuarrie
Grade: 12
Favourite Book: Unlike everyone else I'll admit that i hate books so therefore I don't have a favourite book.
Favourite Movie: Anything Disney.
Favourite Food: Perogies & ice cream but I probably wouldn't have them together.
Previous Travels: I've been on the last school trip to France and Italy ,which was amazing, I've also been to Holland for the 60th anniversary of Holland being liberated. I've also been to the Dominican Republic as well as Florida and I have travelled to Nova Scotia every summer since I was five to visit family.
On the Plane I will: I will most likely be knocked out by gravol along side Kalsey Jordan Smith.
On the bus I will: I'll be doing the exact same thing that i was doing on the plane, it's pathetic i know but for me there's only one way around motion sickness; and that is the wonderful GRAVOL.
On this trip I am most looking forward to: Taking amazing pictures with friends and the locals, as well as eating unfamiliar cuisine, shopping, and simply living the moment the best I can. I plan on making this trip unforgettable!
Grade: 12
Favourite Book: Unlike everyone else I'll admit that i hate books so therefore I don't have a favourite book.
Favourite Movie: Anything Disney.
Favourite Food: Perogies & ice cream but I probably wouldn't have them together.
Previous Travels: I've been on the last school trip to France and Italy ,which was amazing, I've also been to Holland for the 60th anniversary of Holland being liberated. I've also been to the Dominican Republic as well as Florida and I have travelled to Nova Scotia every summer since I was five to visit family.
On the Plane I will: I will most likely be knocked out by gravol along side Kalsey Jordan Smith.
On the bus I will: I'll be doing the exact same thing that i was doing on the plane, it's pathetic i know but for me there's only one way around motion sickness; and that is the wonderful GRAVOL.
On this trip I am most looking forward to: Taking amazing pictures with friends and the locals, as well as eating unfamiliar cuisine, shopping, and simply living the moment the best I can. I plan on making this trip unforgettable!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Michaela
Grade: 9
Best loved book: Eragon series, or Harry Potter
Best loved movie: StarWars =D
Previous Travels: Caribbean, Italy, Malta, Sicily, Burmuda, Florida (various other states), B.C., and NFLD
On the plane i will... draw, read, listen to music, or daydream
On the bus i will...join in a singsong, read, and try to get to know people.
On this trip i'm am most looking forward to... the landscape.
Grade: 9
Best loved book: Eragon series, or Harry Potter
Best loved movie: StarWars =D
Previous Travels: Caribbean, Italy, Malta, Sicily, Burmuda, Florida (various other states), B.C., and NFLD
On the plane i will... draw, read, listen to music, or daydream
On the bus i will...join in a singsong, read, and try to get to know people.
On this trip i'm am most looking forward to... the landscape.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Marc
Grade: 12
Best Loved Book/Movie: No coins, Please/Avatar, Fast and Furious
Previous Travels: Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, New Brunswick, Newfandland, British Columbia
Favourite Food: Pasta
On this trip, I am looking forward to meeting new people, learning some German and then ordering food in German
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Introducing ...
First Name: Katelyn (girl on left)
Grade: 12 yeahhh!
Best loved book and movie: love all kinds of novels, maybe more so of the historical kind, so I’ve got to have “A Knight's Tale” as my favourite movie.
Previous travels: France, Monaco, Italy, Florida, Nova Scotia, Vermont, Buffalo, and Quebec
Favourite food: all kinds of chocolate and meat...such a weird combination eh?
On the plane I will... be either passed out sleeping or be an insomniac, watching countless movies and talking nonstop with whomever is beside me till we touch ground! (you were warned Taylor :P ).
On the bus I will... act like a perfect tourist, taking in the sights and countless pictures of them, and simply enjoying the journey
On this trip I am most looking forward to...simply having the best trip possible with the best of friends already made and to be made. YEAH!
First Name: Tanya (girl on right)
Grade: 12
Best loved book and movie: I don't have a favourite book, but my favourite movie would have to be Titanic :)
Previous travels: no where crazy, just various provinces in Canada and a few states
Favourite food: pork chops, waffles, any kinds of muffins or cake, oh and dippin’ dots are pretty amazing too!
On the plane I will... look out the window and be super excited
On the bus I will... take pictures of the lovely views and pretty much just enjoy life
On this trip I am most looking forward to... everything!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Introducing ...
First name: Taylor (girl on left)
Grade: 12
Best loved book: Twilight!!! Hahah
Best loved movie: Fight Club
On the plane I will...pass out or throw up.
On the bus I will...sing until my lungs give out.
On this trip I am most looking forward to...the sights and the
food...mmm head cheese...
Grade: 12
Best loved book: Twilight!!! Hahah
Best loved movie: Fight Club
On the plane I will...pass out or throw up.
On the bus I will...sing until my lungs give out.
On this trip I am most looking forward to...the sights and the
food...mmm head cheese...
Monday, February 8, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Kalsey
Grade: 12
Best Loved Book/Movie... The Sword of Truth series/all three Bourne movies
Previous travels: France Monaco and Italy (with Kov, Madelle and Roesch), Florida, New York, and various provinces in Canada
Favourite Food: Homemade pasta
On the plane... if they have those touch screen tvs on every seat I will probably end up watching every movie :) Sleep.
On the bus I will... talk with everyone! or sit next to Tia and probably get car sick :)
On this trip I am most looking forward to... the awsome times and memories!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Mike
Grade: 10
Best loved book and movie: book/SKETCHES movie/THE PRODUCERS
Previous Travels: Ontario, and Florida
Favourite Food: Moms home-made stir fry or lasagna
On the plane I will... Listen to music, watch a movie, and chatt with a neighbouring friend.
On the bus I will... Take lots of pictures, have fun ;), and I really dont know what else.
I am most looking forward to on this trip... Absolutely everything especially the sights and having a great time with new friends!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Jorden
Grade: Victory Lap
Loved Book: Jane Eyre
Loved Movie: Harvey
Previous Travels: France, Italy, Virginia, Memphis, Tennessee, Nashville.
Favourite Food: Mac & Cheese!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
We need some input, please!
Please email me at kovicha@hdsb.ca with your ideas. We are looking at either Roots Canada Toques or a Blanket for our special gift this year. Please let me know what you would prefer. It'll be the same gift for all ... we hope you like it!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Katlyn
Grade: 13
Favourite Book: A Million Little Pieces by James Frey
Favourite Movie: The Breakfast Club
Previous Travels: Carribean, Southern United States, Eastern Canada
On the plane I will.. Read my Alps travel guide, sleep.
On the bus I will.. Take a lot of pictures!
The thing I am most looking forward to about this trip.. EVERYTHING.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Flight Info
Our flight info has arrived! Mark the following on your calendars and let your work know that you are going to the ALPS!
PLEASE PLEASE become a follower of this blog if you are not already, and start harrassing other travelmates and all parents to join!
Dep:
March 16 10:15 pm
Toronto to London (Heathrow)
British Airways Flight 98
Arrive 9:15 am
Arrive London March 17
Depart for Vienna 10:55 am (local time)
British Airways Flight 700
Arrive Vienna 2:10 pm (local time)
Dep for home:
March 25 10:00 a.m. (local time)
From Frankfurt Germany
Air Canada Flight 873
ARRIVE WITH VERY TIRED AND HAPPY TRAVELLERS
1:35 pm - Toronto Pearson (local time)
If students have aeroplan or any other kind of travel reward program they may register their number at check-in.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns!
PLEASE PLEASE become a follower of this blog if you are not already, and start harrassing other travelmates and all parents to join!
Dep:
March 16 10:15 pm
Toronto to London (Heathrow)
British Airways Flight 98
Arrive 9:15 am
Arrive London March 17
Depart for Vienna 10:55 am (local time)
British Airways Flight 700
Arrive Vienna 2:10 pm (local time)
Dep for home:
March 25 10:00 a.m. (local time)
From Frankfurt Germany
Air Canada Flight 873
ARRIVE WITH VERY TIRED AND HAPPY TRAVELLERS
1:35 pm - Toronto Pearson (local time)
If students have aeroplan or any other kind of travel reward program they may register their number at check-in.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Introducing ...
First name: Tristram
Grade: 12
Best loved book and movie: Hands down Harry Potter series for the best books, Avatar or Dark Knight for my favourite movie.
Previous travels: Ummm, around Canada mostly, Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Georgetown.
Favourite Food: Mussels (or anything served at Salty's Restaurant), and Spaghetti, but certainly not together!
On the plane I will be the sharpest lookin guy next to Danny Holmes.
On the bus I will: Sing and miss my guitar, point out sports cars, crack the odd one-liner, ya know.
On this trip I am most looking forward to THE BLACK FOREST!!! and Vienna, and the funny things that will happen that will be retold endlessly in years to come.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Introducing ...
Name: Danny
Grade: 12
Favourite book/movie: Anthem by Ayn Rand/Zoolander
Previous Travels: Dominican Rep./Myrtle Beach/Banff
Favourite Food: Steak and potatoes
On the Plane I will... sleep and maybe read, chat or listen to music
On the bus I will... see the sights! And maybe sleep and listen to music
On this trip I am most looking forward to... Experiencing a new culture! I have wanted to visit europe for years, and German culture has always been fascinating to me.
Grade: 12
Favourite book/movie: Anthem by Ayn Rand/Zoolander
Previous Travels: Dominican Rep./Myrtle Beach/Banff
Favourite Food: Steak and potatoes
On the Plane I will... sleep and maybe read, chat or listen to music
On the bus I will... see the sights! And maybe sleep and listen to music
On this trip I am most looking forward to... Experiencing a new culture! I have wanted to visit europe for years, and German culture has always been fascinating to me.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
3 Things
1) PLEASE please please tell your families and friends to follow the blog. This is our most important means of communication. If you know someone going on the trip, and they are not following the blog, please get them to do so.
2) Our slogan for the trip will be something like "Acton's Alps Adventures" or "Acton Travels the Alps." We need a logo made for our surprise gift for you ... can anyone help us? We'd like the "A" of Acton and Alps to be made from a mountain.
3) Fundraising effort #3 will be handed out during exam week. We will be selling spring bulbs and seeds. You will be fundraising for yourself, and will earn 50% of what you sell. Please see Kov, Roescher or me with any questions.
Now go and bug your family to follow the blog! And please track down the missing travellers!
Thanks!
2) Our slogan for the trip will be something like "Acton's Alps Adventures" or "Acton Travels the Alps." We need a logo made for our surprise gift for you ... can anyone help us? We'd like the "A" of Acton and Alps to be made from a mountain.
3) Fundraising effort #3 will be handed out during exam week. We will be selling spring bulbs and seeds. You will be fundraising for yourself, and will earn 50% of what you sell. Please see Kov, Roescher or me with any questions.
Now go and bug your family to follow the blog! And please track down the missing travellers!
Thanks!
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