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Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland June 25th 2016

Arrived at 7;30 am Immigration lines were long. Everyone learned patience. We jumped right in and climed to a great overlook of Edinburgh. Had a relaxing lunch and a bus nap before arriving for concert and rehearsal. Tired kids rallied to sing beautifully. Afterwards was dinner if Stovies (mashed potatoes with sausage) with Scottish oat crackers and sweets. Plenty of fun dancing at the Ceilidh too. Folk dancing fun for all. Everyone off with host families foe a good night's sleep. Tomorrow will come soon ... read more

North America » United States » Illinois » Glen Ellyn June 15th 2016

Welcome Anima families to our Celtic Blog. This is a test to see if you receive this. I will ask at our meeting on Tuesday, June 21st at St.Marks and add anyone who is not getting it. We will try to post every day or certainly when we move to a new location so you know we are having a great time. Feel free to forward the emails to other people. They may add themselves to the email notification list. The trip is SOON. Working on tour book itinerary and getting all the cash exchanged. Tour books, T'shirts, jackets and backpacks along with passport copies and the exchanged currency will be handed out at the Tuesday night meeting. A huge thank you to our chaperones Denise Cmiel, Lisa Fortman, Elizabeth Lewis and Melissa Wills who have ... read more

North America » United States » Alaska » Anchorage July 8th 2014

It is 10pm and the sun is shining brightly enough to wear sunglasses while walking back to hotel from dinner. Hard to give up and go to bed. Kids are all off with host families. Looked like a fun evening ahead. Can't wait to hear the stories in the morning. ... read more

North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau July 7th 2014

Mendenhall Glacier was awe inspiring. See Facebook to hear and see what we experienced Kids said it was the best day ever but they say that every day. Their energy and enthusiasm is endless. All are at Juneau homes of the Alaska Youth Choir. Having wonderful times. Off to Anchorsge in morning. That 5 am meeting to airport rill come very early. But stablest uracil be light ... read more

North America » United States July 5th 2014

What an interesting and fun trip. Once we got some sleep that is. Very few of us slept before boarding at 3 am We had a departure plan that included bringing packed suitcases down from 3rd floor before going to bed. Nothing like 50 people clumping down 3 flights of stairs at 2 am to wake up a hotel of sleeping travelers Mrs Morgan went with all the passports at midnight to get boarding passes. Then at 2 am we all loaded on the coach for the 10 minute drive to ferry. After US customs we boarded the ferry. Went to berths and dlepr till 9 am. Full day of fun - food- walking the deck- games - movies - more food- more walking the deck and a beautiful sunset to the northern twilight we went ... read more

North America » Canada » British Columbia July 2nd 2014

Travelled by coach up island today to catch our early morning ferry back toto the mainland. 16 hours on the sea should be good practice for our even longer sail to Juneau. Time to get to bed. ... read more


Beautiful day on Vancouver Island. We spent hours learning about totems and British Columbia at the museum. StephenS explanation was very helpful Kids are our spending all their Canadian money and enjoying the waterfront harbor area. Salmon and halibut sandwiches are easier to get than McDonalds. No one is complaining ... read more


An emotional day visiting the site where Marilyn Bell came ashore after swimming the strait from US to Vancouver Island. We sang Stephen Hatfield's Beacon Hill and brought him to tears . We also shared music with his parents. What a special day. See a video on Facebook. ... read more


An emotional day visiting the site where Marilyn Bell came ashore after swimming the strait from US to Vancouver Island. We sang Stephen Hatfield's Beacon Hill and brought him to tears . We also shared music with his parents. What a special day. See Facebook - Anima Singers for a video of Beacon Hill. ... read more

North America » Canada » British Columbia June 30th 2014

"The hills are alive with the sound of Anima." Quote by Angela Hill (Hilson) Fun day on top of Grouse Mountain. Two informal performances in their theater. Nice audience. Foggy all day. Like being in a cloud. Gondola ride up and down was exciting. As we came down out of the fog the vista of Vancouver and the harbor was spectacular. Off to Victoria tomorrow. Saying farewell to our new friends at Coastal Sound will be difficult. ... read more




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