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Bambi Edwards Joined: May 26th 2007
Logged in: July 12th 2011
Logged in: July 12th 2011
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People to People was founded on the believe that ordinary citizens of different nations, if able to communicate directly, would solve their differences and find a way to live in peace. This simple thought - that people can make a difference where government cannot - is People to People’s foundation. Since 1963, People to People Student Ambassador Programs has taken thousands of students across international borders to connect with people all over the world.
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Welcome to Japan
Hi All, Wow, have we had a day! Welcome to Tokyo airport. Here we met our delegate manager, Hiromi, or Hero for short. Today we explored the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices, including the observation deck on the 45th floor. From here we could see the city below, and the mountains. On clear day supposedly Mt. Fuji in the distance. We really couldn't see that to well today. Two of our delegates were selected by a random draw to participate in a ceremony. Parker Lee recieved the welcome from the govenment representative and Victoria Dixon presented a card that all the students had signed as a gesture of appreciation. The ambassadors experienced Anime activity. Anime is one of the largest industries in Japan. Sorry this is short but more to come. ... read more
Emily models her kimono she made
It won't be long now. The students have worked hard and prepared for our adventure by studying the culture, art, government, and other facts about Japan. Here are a few pictures of some of the presentations. ... read more
Bambi, Joni, Robyn and Jill
Here is a better picture of the leaders and the delage manager.... read more
Termite Hill
Today we were on the bus a long time. There was time to stop and see termite mounds and for a swim.... read more
Josh, Steven, NIck with children
Yesterday we visited with some aboriginies. There we did a short walk about and were shown how they lived off the land. We were also shown how to paint using paint made from rock, start a fire, play a didgeridoo, and make baskets. We had kangaroo tail for lunch. The highlight though was playing with the children. ... read more
War Memorial
The students have to keep journal describing their experience. I thought you might want to read what one student wrote of her expereince after visiting the War Memorial in Canberra. "Splashes of color lined the names of those who gave their lives, red poppies stained by the blood they freely gave. As I stook there in the silence, soaking it all in, I was amazed. The eternal flame burned brightly in its resting place, keeping the memory alive. The brilliant colors of stained glass illuminated to show the faces of the brave men and women who served their country. The Austrailian War Memorial was beautiful with memories shining down the halls. I loved every minute of it. The peaceful silence of it left you able to think about what happened and to experience it all." --Kenna ... read more
Preparing for Full On
Finally....plenty of Internet access. Yeah! Here are some photos from the repelling. Notice the ropes attached to the mountain. Those same ropes were attached to us as we repelled. Four people repelled at a time. There were people waiting at the bottom for each of us. ... read more
Croc Farm
Today we visited a crocodile farm. Some students fed the crocs and then at the end some held a baby. ... read more
Hi Everyone, Glad you liked the pictures. I will post more soon. I had planned to post yesterday but the hotel Internet was down. We are in Canberra now, but will be flying out this afternoon late to Darwin. We have toured the Sydney Opera House. It is an amazing structure. We took a harbor tour and the next day a bus to the Blue Mountains to repel. We stopped on the way to see the "Three Sisters". Ask your student about the legend that goes with the formation. The highlight so far to the trip though has by far have to be the repelling down a 200 ft cliff. There was much confidence building exercises before we started. It was really a good program about ability and success. The students were so proud of themselves. ... read more
