Bambi Edwards

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Bambi Edwards

Hi, I am Bambi Edwards. Lori Blaney and I are delegate leaders for People to People for 2010. Together we are going with a delegation of 17 students to Japan this summer. We will be merged with a delegation out of Rocky Mount. We are currently getting ready for our travels by studying the history, geography, food, art, and customs of Japan. We are also reflecting on what it means to be an American and an ambassador.

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First Day in Tokyo

Asia » Japan » Tokyo June 17th 2010

Welcome to Japan

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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

Projects - Getting Ready for Japan

North America » United States » North Carolina June 1st 2010

Emily models her kimono she made

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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

Molly demonstrates her knowledge of Japanese holiday celebrations.

Better Picture of Delegate Leaders and Delegate Manager

Oceania » Australia July 5th 2009

Bambi, Joni, Robyn and Jill

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Here is a better picture of the leaders and the delage manager.... read more

Termites and Swimming

Oceania » Australia July 5th 2009

Termite Hill

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Today we were on the bus a long time. There was time to stop and see termite mounds and for a swim.... read more

Aboriginal Visit

Oceania » Australia July 5th 2009

Josh, Steven, NIck with children

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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

Kakadu

Oceania » Australia » Australian Capital Territory » Canberra July 3rd 2009

War Memorial

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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

Sydney

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney July 1st 2009

Aboriginal Muscian

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Here are some pictures from our visit to Sydney. ... read more

Crocodilium Farmn-Dylan

Oceania » Australia July 1st 2009

Croc Farm

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Today we visited a crocodile farm. Some students fed the crocs and then at the end some held a baby. ... read more

Catching Up Photos

Oceania » Australia July 1st 2009

Preparing for Full On

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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

Sydney Opera House and Repelling

Oceania » Australia June 29th 2009

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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

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