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! 

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 ! 

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

Introducing ...

 

First Name: Dani

Grade: 10
Best 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