Countdown to Europe

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Oh the countries I will see...

While in Europe I will be visiting 7 different countries; England, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and Germany.

In England, I will be in London and see the changing of the guards, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the English Channel.

In France, I will go to Paris and see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Luxembourg Gardens, and a boat ride on the River Seine.

I will get to see the Switz Alps, Castle of Chillon, and an all-day train trip to see the Matterhorn in Switzerland.

Liechtenstein: one of the world's smallest countries. I will visit the Rhine River and a royal castle.

In Austria, I will go to Seefeld and Innsbruck.

I will take a full day across the Brenner Pass to Venice, Italy and the Grand Canal.

And last Germany, where I will visit historic Duchau or Munich.

This is only the short list of places I will go. Some of these places I have never even heard about and to think that in eleven months I will be home with so many experiences in these places. And the best part is that while half way around the world, I will get to perform my music with others. That is what makes this trip so much better. To be in a strange place but have a common ground with others. In my case it is music:)



Monday, August 18, 2008

11 Months

Exactly 11 months from today I will be returning from my European Music tour. I got nominated by my music teacher, Mr. Brooks, to go on Oregon Ambassadors of Music 2009 European Tour. Only about 200 students get nominated to go. This tour will take place from July 3, 2009 to July 18, 2009. I will get to visit 11 countries in 16 days. It will be a world wind trip, but an amazing adventure. I have paid my $500.00 to secure my spot on this trip and am very excited. A good friend of mine is also going with me, which will make the trip that so better. The trip is about $5,000.00. A lot of money, which is why I am raising money. So far, a month into raising, I have gotten about $800.00. So far so good.
In this blog I will share how close I am to the trip, preparation for the trip and pictures and stories after my trip.
Enjoy:)
Nicole