Saturday, July 14, 2012
Some more pictures...
The pictures are posted in random order but you can see from their smiling faces that they are having a amazing time in Europe!
Montmartre
By: Allyson Kamrat
Hey! Today while me, Anna, Sarah, and Hailey were shopping we saw a man playing guitar. He was insanely good and when I talked to him he asked if I played. I said "kinda" and he insisted I play for him. Inside I was like "Guitar, Guitar, Guitar" but outside I was reluctant. He "convinced" me to play so I kneeled down and started to play "mine" by Taylor Swift, "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green and "perfect 2" auburn. Hastily switching from one to the next. It was amazing, people saw and I'm pretty sure a few clapped! :)
Hey! Today while me, Anna, Sarah, and Hailey were shopping we saw a man playing guitar. He was insanely good and when I talked to him he asked if I played. I said "kinda" and he insisted I play for him. Inside I was like "Guitar, Guitar, Guitar" but outside I was reluctant. He "convinced" me to play so I kneeled down and started to play "mine" by Taylor Swift, "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green and "perfect 2" auburn. Hastily switching from one to the next. It was amazing, people saw and I'm pretty sure a few clapped! :)
The Eiffel Tower
By: Jordan Thomas
Yesterday we saw the Eiffel tower. We first saw it while taking a tour of Paris. We had stopped to take a few pictures in front of it. We later came back to climb it. First we had to wait in line to get the tickets to go in the Eiffel tower. Before we started to go in, a few people including me were nervous about going all the way up... Some more than others. We walked over 650 steps to get to the second level. We also stopped on the first and second levels to take a few pictures. Once were at the second level we got in line to take the elevator to the top. When we would get to the elevator, we had to fit as many of us as we could so we could go quicker and keep track of everyone more easily. Once we got to the top we took pictures of the view and each other. The view from the top was breathtaking! It was crowded at the top but everyone had their camera or phone to take pictures. There were a few locks on the fence around the top from people all over the world. I even saw one left from the USA. A lot of people couldn't believe they were at the Eiffel Tower! It is really 100 times more amazing than in a picture or a keychain or small model. We took the elevator back to the second level and all the way back down. Going down the stairs in ate Eiffel Tower than going up! Most of us can't believe that we were actually on the top of the Eiffel Tower. It's weird to think about that we really climbed the Eiffel Tower or at least a good portion and stood on it. It is definitely one of the things we will always remember!
By: Hailey Turner
If there is any place in the world that I had a chance to go again, I would choose the Eiffel Tower. It was breathtaking! We had to walk to the second level because the lifts were broken except for one. Once we got to the second level we took a lift to the top. I could not believe my eyes! I saw so much from one little spot. I was speechless! I could see everything! I love France so much that I got teary-eyed just for being able to do this! I saw a little Statue of Liberty at the edge of a bridge and so much more. It felt like I was in a dream. It has always been a dream of mine to stand at the top of the Eiffel Tower. All I can really say is thank you People to People for making my dream a reality!
Yesterday we saw the Eiffel tower. We first saw it while taking a tour of Paris. We had stopped to take a few pictures in front of it. We later came back to climb it. First we had to wait in line to get the tickets to go in the Eiffel tower. Before we started to go in, a few people including me were nervous about going all the way up... Some more than others. We walked over 650 steps to get to the second level. We also stopped on the first and second levels to take a few pictures. Once were at the second level we got in line to take the elevator to the top. When we would get to the elevator, we had to fit as many of us as we could so we could go quicker and keep track of everyone more easily. Once we got to the top we took pictures of the view and each other. The view from the top was breathtaking! It was crowded at the top but everyone had their camera or phone to take pictures. There were a few locks on the fence around the top from people all over the world. I even saw one left from the USA. A lot of people couldn't believe they were at the Eiffel Tower! It is really 100 times more amazing than in a picture or a keychain or small model. We took the elevator back to the second level and all the way back down. Going down the stairs in ate Eiffel Tower than going up! Most of us can't believe that we were actually on the top of the Eiffel Tower. It's weird to think about that we really climbed the Eiffel Tower or at least a good portion and stood on it. It is definitely one of the things we will always remember!
By: Hailey Turner
If there is any place in the world that I had a chance to go again, I would choose the Eiffel Tower. It was breathtaking! We had to walk to the second level because the lifts were broken except for one. Once we got to the second level we took a lift to the top. I could not believe my eyes! I saw so much from one little spot. I was speechless! I could see everything! I love France so much that I got teary-eyed just for being able to do this! I saw a little Statue of Liberty at the edge of a bridge and so much more. It felt like I was in a dream. It has always been a dream of mine to stand at the top of the Eiffel Tower. All I can really say is thank you People to People for making my dream a reality!
Boat Ride Through Amsterdam
By: Morgan Pierce
The boat ride was really relaxing. It rode along the canals that connected the cities most famous buildings and architecture. All the buildings looked really old. I was surprised by how intricate they were. There were lots, but my favorites were the trading ship, the hotel that is among the best in the world, and the skinny bridge that connected the two parts of Amsterdam. The boat ride was long enough to take in most of the city. All together it was about an hour.
The boat ride was really relaxing. It rode along the canals that connected the cities most famous buildings and architecture. All the buildings looked really old. I was surprised by how intricate they were. There were lots, but my favorites were the trading ship, the hotel that is among the best in the world, and the skinny bridge that connected the two parts of Amsterdam. The boat ride was long enough to take in most of the city. All together it was about an hour.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The Streets of Amsterdam
By: Hailey Turner
If you think streets in Chicago are bad you're wrong! It's really difficult to try and get 45 students plus 5 leaders across the streets of Amsterdam. We have to have very detailed procedure on how to cross a single street. Walking on a sidewalk to a street we must walk in two's. We have to walk beside a partner and walk behind the two in front of us. This lets other people walk on the sidewalk too. Coming up to a street we must stop and led by Harry our manager, and get in sixes. Pedestrians do not have the right of way here, so we must wait. Unlike the cross walks in America these have red and green people for stopping and going. Instead of counting down these tick.Then Harry takes the two first rows of six across the first part of the street.There are multiple sections of a street with sidewalks in between them. There's a section for cars, bikes, and trams. We basically have to run across the street in order not to be hit. Some times our group will get separated when trying to cross a street because the crosswalk lights do not stay green for very long. Some of the sidewalks are so skinny we have to walk in a single file line. Our procedures are hard but we are getting the hang of it. Just know how to watch out for trams, cars, and lots of bicycles. The streets of Amsterdam can be horrendous!!!
If you think streets in Chicago are bad you're wrong! It's really difficult to try and get 45 students plus 5 leaders across the streets of Amsterdam. We have to have very detailed procedure on how to cross a single street. Walking on a sidewalk to a street we must walk in two's. We have to walk beside a partner and walk behind the two in front of us. This lets other people walk on the sidewalk too. Coming up to a street we must stop and led by Harry our manager, and get in sixes. Pedestrians do not have the right of way here, so we must wait. Unlike the cross walks in America these have red and green people for stopping and going. Instead of counting down these tick.Then Harry takes the two first rows of six across the first part of the street.There are multiple sections of a street with sidewalks in between them. There's a section for cars, bikes, and trams. We basically have to run across the street in order not to be hit. Some times our group will get separated when trying to cross a street because the crosswalk lights do not stay green for very long. Some of the sidewalks are so skinny we have to walk in a single file line. Our procedures are hard but we are getting the hang of it. Just know how to watch out for trams, cars, and lots of bicycles. The streets of Amsterdam can be horrendous!!!
Amsterdam Day 2
By: Ava
One activity for today, was visiting the Anne Frank museum. This activity was a learning experience that engaged us. Because I and several delegates had read Anne's Diary, seeing the annex for ourselves was intriguing. When we first arrived at the museum we received a brief overview of the events leading up to and after Anne's time in the Annex. Once you go through the actual exhibit, Anne's story and point of view is more in depth. You are are first led to the office part of the building of where Otto Frank, (Anne's Father ) work place. You learn about his employees and coworkers that helped keep the eight safe. Miep Gies was one of them who contributed many items/photos to the museum and who also kept Anne's dairy safe after she was take to a concentration camp. Next you walk though the Annex and view videos and items that are important to the room. There are also excerpts from Anne's diary on the walls. These show not only physical hardships of close quarters and limited resources, but how fast Anne had to mature. Once you exit the Annex, you walk into a room about concentration camps. This includes a list of those sent to them and the highlighted names of those in the Annex. A video was also shown of one of Anne's friends telling a story of life in the concentration camp and how they sent each other gifts. Then you walk into a room that shows you diary pages of Anne's and how it got published. There was also copies of Anne's diary in different languages to show the enormity of the influence she has had. Finally in another part the museum shows current events and how racism and discrimination goes on today. It is very interactive because it gives you both side to numerous arguments and then you vote on which side you support. For example, one argument was whether religious symbols shield be worn or placed in public. After voting you would be shown the percent of people who voted for each side. The Anne frank museum was a very providing and interesting end to our second day in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Day 1
The Cheese and Clog Farm
By: Cheyenne Woods
On July 6th we went to a farm to learn how to make cheese and clogs. To learn how to make clogs was fun yet hard- I could n to do that everyday! To engrave and actually make it and make them wearable would be hard. The cheese had a strange smell but it was good! I could not be patient enough to make the cheese but at least she can make it! The farm was very fun and a great experience. All in all it was good to be able to see it!
Walking through Amsterdam
By: Donna Conaway
The square was bustling with an assortment of people. Batman, The Grimm Reaper, and a sparkly meets Greece guy all stood around for you to take pictures... But only for money. I noticed patterned leggings, converse, and scarves were the fashion.
By: Cheyenne Woods
On July 6th we went to a farm to learn how to make cheese and clogs. To learn how to make clogs was fun yet hard- I could n to do that everyday! To engrave and actually make it and make them wearable would be hard. The cheese had a strange smell but it was good! I could not be patient enough to make the cheese but at least she can make it! The farm was very fun and a great experience. All in all it was good to be able to see it!
Walking through Amsterdam
By: Donna Conaway
The square was bustling with an assortment of people. Batman, The Grimm Reaper, and a sparkly meets Greece guy all stood around for you to take pictures... But only for money. I noticed patterned leggings, converse, and scarves were the fashion.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
A few pics...
A few of the pictures taken today during our bike ride around Amsterdam and our visit to the Anne Frank house. The students are working on their blog entries so I will post those soon! Everyone is doing great! 
Friday, June 15, 2012
Getting Excited...
Hi everyone! Only 20 days until departure...I can't believe it! I hope everyone is getting excited for our European adventures! Our itinerary looks amazing and we are going to have an experience of a lifetime! We will use this blog as another way to communicate with our friends and family back home. I hope you will join our blog and follow us along the way. The student ambassadors will be blogging throughout the program and we will be posting as often as possible. I hope you enjoy reading all about our amazing adventures!
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