Blogs from Denver, Colorado, United States, North America - page 10

So I got the call Monday confriming that I had a job in Incheon, South Korea! Every since then it's been a whirlwind of activity getting all the paperwork filled out and sent out. The first day I called Mom about 10 times giving her updates on what was going on, things I need to get, and is this really happening. This past week I've been getting my apartment packed up, meeting up with friends, and closing things down here in Colorado and getting prepared for my year abroad. It'll be weird living in a foreign country but I'm looking forward to learning about their culture and traveling in that part of the world! Wish me luck!... read more

Bad start with phone alarms going off at 6am (NYC time and forgot to change timezone !!) I did the breaky run as everyone was really feeling tired after all the action so far (was it 4 of 5 trips I had to make downstairs?) Cereal, Bananas, Muffins, OJ & AJ, Hot Chocolate, Toast & Marmalade, Milk, Yoghurts. Being 4th July we had sourced an outlet shopping sale at Castle Rock about 40km south of Denver on the way to Colorado Springs. The road we travelled on was the Interstate # 25 and the weather today was a lot clearer and we could actually just see the Rocky Mountains although there was little snow on the peaks after the heat wave conditions the USA has had for the last 2 weeks. We arrived in Castle Rock ... read more

Section 2- South Platte to Bailey. After alot more training and trips to REI to try different socks out, I think I have finally found a good combo. I am wearing toe socks! They felt very weird but do the trick. We set out to do 25 miles in three days. We decided to hike 6.6 miles the first day and planned about 6 ish for the next few days. I was feeling strong! The weather was nice but a rain storm was lurking. Stephen found us a place to camp for the night just as the rain was starting to come down. It was the first time we had camped in a rain storm with our new tent! As we laid there listening to the rain come down faster and faster I began to worry. ... read more

Letter from Wolfgang Ziegler, ICC Ave Verum Dear Choral Friends, ICC-AV went over so fast! We all are still full of excitement and happiness you gifted to us with your wonderful musical contributions. Again and again I want to say thanks to all of you. You made our start so successful and easy. I hope you've all arrived home safely and I wish those of you who are still on tour lots of beautiful and memorable moments. Thank you for being our guests. I do hope to meet you again. Make a joyful noise Wolfgang Letter passed along from Chor Weidling via Melissa: Hello Melissa, Well I must say that you have made me, and indeed the whole choir very happy. But it was so easy to host such wonderful guests. From our point of view, ... read more

The day we have been waiting for has finally arrived, and everyone made it on time to DIA. All are through security and we are waiting at the gate. Lots of photos have been snapped and the first game of "spoons" has ensued! The Bon Voyage Concert last night was a huge success. They sounded wonderful, performing 16 a capella pieces with much poise and finess. The highlight of the concert quite possibly may have been Anthony"s public marriage proposal to his girlfriend with his rendition of "Marry Me" while accompanied by the "Prima Voce back up choir." (and she DID say YES!!) Next stop: Frankfort... read more