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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 like getting luggage to rooms, freshening up and unpacking in the case of the staff...
...In the case ofRead more
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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, and certainly happy to have been able to sleep lying down!
We checked to make sure that we saw everyoneRead more
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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?!
Anyhow onwards and upwards...
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Here's a clip from Laudate Dominum featuring Abi Taylor as soloist.
Find Penguins only allows clips up to 60 seconds if anyone is wondering why we are not posting full performances. I videoed all of Sleep (personal fave) and at the moment I haven't figured out how to save a 60-second portion of it from tonight into a file that the site recognises. If I figure it out I'll also post that too,Read more
Sarah WoodwardAbi always makes it sound so 'effortless' - beautiful singing in beautiful surroundings!
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A leisurely morning after last night's distinctive and sterling first concert. Feedback from the first venue has been magnificent, with many meritorious reflections on the accomplished, estimable and distinguished performances from CYO and the exemplary, transcendent and choicest performances from CYCh. All in all a champion and striking evening of first-rate and priceless music making...
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We've talked a little about the food on our tour, which has actually been very good. The meals in Kromeriz and Luhacovice were both lovely (and crucially not identical!) and the buffet from the Clarion Congress Hotel was also extremely nice.
The breakfast buffet is really good too so we have a task for you. You will need to download "Left Bank Two" by Wayne Hill and have that track playing as theRead more
Mick JacksonExcellent but even Left Bank Two and B&W filters don’t sell it for me on sprouts🤢
Donna Rowan GoldFound myself clicking through the photos in time with the music. Obviously a child of the seventies!
Michele Always room for more (wood) wind in any orchestra!-
Gina KirkwoodYou have clearly got far too much time on your hands, Mr Kirkwood!! Boys want to know how the quiz is going. I was going to say that they'd asked if you'd bought them lots of presents, but that wouldn't be true. Thomas has just said "No, don't say that! Just tell him that I miss him." So he's clearly tired and emotional!!)
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Good morning class!
Now if you've organised your equipment like we asked then you should already have your copies of 'Left Bank Two' by Wayne Hill to play as accompaniment music, so you can turn to the beginning of your recording to view this morning's gallery! If you don't have your copy with you then you'll have to borrow from a friend, or quickly get a copy organised, and we will have writtenRead more
Richard KilbyAaaaargh... we were just about heading down for coffee, waffles and jam......we'll eat our sprouts in future; promise!!!
Donna Rowan GoldAfter last night’s ‘polished’ performance, it must be difficult to keep their ‘feet’ on the ground. But I’m sure the conductors will keep them on their ‘toes’! 😊
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Olga SuttonThey were absolutely incredible and I had tears in my eyes many times during the concert!
Carol AustinAbsolutely fantastic, had so many tears had a soggy breakfast, amazing. Carol Austin
Michele Rogers Amazing- such a wondervul sound
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Day 67
Didn't do much today had a late night from the pub crawl so we just chilled out
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Bus trip from Prague to Olomouc. Here with two other girls do we cooked pasta and salad for dinner which was great then we played card games which was great
Czech RepublicStarted on an early walk this morning after having breakfast with Raik. He has invited me to visit him in Kiel Germany later in my travels. Said I could couch surf at his place. Lives in northern Germany close to the border of Denmark. Will see where I am. It was so quiet in town today and nothing was open. I found out later that it was Independence Day and it would have been great if they told meRead more
Port CoquitlamThe town looks quite interesting(inernet),lots to see.Glad that the weather still working for you.
You might also know this place by the following names:
Olomoucký kraj, Olomoucky kraj
When you have a suite you’re obliged to throw a party - right?
Hope you all had a good nosh-up, have settled in & are limbering up for some 😴.
Well done NMPAT. Watch out Olomouc
Sleep well.....we are packed and begin our journey tomorrow.....
Glad to hear and see everyone in good spirits - sleep well and enjoy!