Category Archives: Wales, London, Portugal 2010

I thought I’d said what needed to be said, but the homecoming was too sweet not to mention. The trip was fabulous and the students were eager to arrive back into the arms (literally) of their families. It’s the hugging … Continue reading →

Most Memorable Moments by Nicole Chan When asked to write about my most memorable moment on the trip I found it a struggle to choose one single moment that stood out above the rest.  The amount of independence we had … Continue reading →

A Favourite Memory from this Trip By Chris Bjola If I had to choose a favourite thing that we did on this trip, it would definitely be the football match in Lisbon.  I’ve been to many pro sports events, but … Continue reading →

Beats by Chrystine Beaumont Portugal’s people definitely had a quick beat. It was like running while attempting to dance or dancing until you ran, feet kicking up dust and dirtying the tips of your shoes. The beat of the people … Continue reading →

Beers, Cheers, and Big Battles Too by Kelsey Bjola To go or not to go, that was the question.  Heading towards Shakespeare’s astounding Globe Theatre, excitement grew by the minute, knowing that our group would be standing in the same … Continue reading →

I asked each of the students to write a brief blog about this trip and they graciously agreed.  Kelsey (English 12) and Chrystine (English 11) offered material they wrote for their respective English courses and so you will read a … Continue reading →

I wrote the following blog yesterday morning in the bright yellow sunshine of southern Portugal. After writing, I took a walk for a last look at the town– the glittering water, a fisherman at work early in a small boat … Continue reading →

In the Algarve, it’s all about the heat. We arrived in Lagos one week ago yesterday to slightly cooler temperatures, somewhere in the high 30s. It had hit the mid to high 40s a week or so earlier and people … Continue reading →

We´re already in the Algarve, having travelled here from Lisbon yesterday. The week in Lisbon sped by as we reached the midterm point in the course and reports came due. Nonetheless, we certainly saw wonderful sights and had the chance … Continue reading →

We just returned from an evening at Stonehenge– four and a half hours on a bus in order to spend a fantastic long hour with a guide and two security guards walking among the ancient stones. The rain cleared just … Continue reading →