July 29, 2017 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 24 °CThe train ride to Karlstejn was a good way to get more views of Prague as we crossed the River and then some outer suburbs before the scenery changed to beautiful green countryside. It was about a 30-40 minute walk to the main entry of the Karlstejn Castle, however, if you stop at all the stalls andRead more
July 20, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
And the journey continues...
...still a way to go until we arrive at the hotel but the end is in sight and we are we hopeful for an arrival somewhere around 17.30!
Spirits on the whole are good, Mr Spinner won the latest game of Coach 1 staff scrabble so he's happy; Mr Roper has declared thatRead more
Michele Rogers I don't think I have ever seen will look that happy. He must really love peanuts!
July 20, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Well it took 29 hours but the tour party has finally arrived in Olomouc and checked into the Clarion Congress Hotel!
We have decided not to walk into town after all, as our18.30 arrival hasn't left us much turnaround time before dinner, so the important things took priority, you know things likeRead more
Maria ChapmanHope you all had a good nosh-up, have settled in & are limbering up for some 😴.
July 21, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Well we're all up, if not quite button bright and wide awake in every case!
Feedback on beds and pillows seems to be very positive (who would have thought that teenagers would be so particular with their sleeping requirements?!) and on the whole everyone seems to have had a good night's sleep, andRead more
July 21, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Off to our first concert of the tour and the beautiful town of Kromeriz. Rehearsals all went well this morning; the rehearsal spaces were awesome, although some of the artwork in the conference centre has caused a bit of amusement...it seems to be pictures of various people covered in mud?!
AnyhowRead more
July 21, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☀️ 84 °FArrived safely and equipment unloaded at the venue. It is very hot, so fruit cocktails and cake/ice cream are in order, although the range of teas and coffees on display in the cafe that the staff have visited is pretty impressive!
Rachel Dando L'OliveHave been watching the film "Amadeus" to check out this stunning venue. Looks impressive enough on film. Have a great concert tonight.
July 21, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 84 °FSo whilst not guaranteeing that we can include photos of every student on tour we are trying our best, although some students are trying very hard to evade being captured on film! As can be seen by the six attachments attempting (and failing in five of them) to get Kymberley included in the groupRead more
Kay BreslinWondering if you left Ollie Breslin at a service station!!?? Tell him his mum would like a wave!!??
Kay BreslinMatt Butler that does sound like a great way to keep him on time!! Well done!?
July 21, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
We had asked the tour organisers before the tour whether there were suitable venues for some of our chamber ensembles to perform prior to our concerts, both as a nice performing opportunity but also to plug our concerts.
This afternoon the Arnold Quintet and the Segler String Quartet both played inRead more
Maria ChapmanGreat! Not easy acoustics playing those instruments outside and with the warmth of the day too - but the Arnold Quintet can handle anything. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
July 21, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ 🌧 73 °F
Ok apologies in advance for these next two blogs but we had dinner in a restaurant which is often the best chance to take photos of everyone (as they are essentially a captive audience!) so it is just people at dining tables, hardly likely to win any photography awards!
The photos are of all theRead more
July 21, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ 🌧 72 °FOk it turned out that I had missed Rachel and Amy, as they had managed to secure themselves one of the nice tables just for two! Last dinner table photo I promise; but also thought you'd love to see the food we were served which was delicious!
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Prague is gorgeous!! You sure packed a lot in. You'll need a rest when you get home 😆
We sleep well that's for sure....from exhaustion! Yes I probably won't leave the house for a month!
Prague very beautiful
Looks fabulous, on my list