Thursday 25 April 2013
Official Speakers
Jaxson Smyth, Ryan Cavanagh, Caitlin Nash and Terri O'Reilly did a fantastic job before the crowd of 4000 in reading the Roll of Honour.
Monday 22 April 2013
Sorry No Photos at Present
We are sorry we have been unable to post any photos but we have had wifi problems in the Flanders hostel.
Our 2 days here have been very busy with visiting sites, museums and cemeteries. A number of staff and students have presented their research into diggers and it has been very moving.
We are just home from the Menin Gate ceremony in Ypres and it was a very emotional event. The wreath was laid on behalf of the College, Grafton and the Clarence Valley by Madeleine Short, Barnard Howard and Carol Toms. We met representatives from the Ypres Rotary Club, who also help organise the ceremony, and they asked Caitlin Nash to read the Ode of Rememberance, this is a very rare honour.
We are all very tired but well and in good spirits. Tomorrow we head to Saint Quentin and the Somme and prepare for ANZAC Day.
Hopefully we will have better wifi there.
Our 2 days here have been very busy with visiting sites, museums and cemeteries. A number of staff and students have presented their research into diggers and it has been very moving.
We are just home from the Menin Gate ceremony in Ypres and it was a very emotional event. The wreath was laid on behalf of the College, Grafton and the Clarence Valley by Madeleine Short, Barnard Howard and Carol Toms. We met representatives from the Ypres Rotary Club, who also help organise the ceremony, and they asked Caitlin Nash to read the Ode of Rememberance, this is a very rare honour.
We are all very tired but well and in good spirits. Tomorrow we head to Saint Quentin and the Somme and prepare for ANZAC Day.
Hopefully we will have better wifi there.
Friday 19 April 2013
Farewell Paris
It's been fantastic but we are exhausted from being on the go so much. Everyone is looking forward to getting on the bus today.
Thursday 18 April 2013
Wednesday 17 April 2013
Happy Birthday Barney
Barney turned 18 at St Mihiel. He had a great cake and received presents from all the group.
St Mihiel Hostel
Our hostel in St Mihiel was very old and run down with very basic facilities, however, we were overwhelmed by the team of old folk who came to look after us.
The 2 home coked meals we had here were spectacular.
The 2 home coked meals we had here were spectacular.
Verdun with Florence Lamousse
This is the 4th time that Florence Lamousee has been a tour guide for the College. On the 1st tour in 2007 Flo was presented with a small koala bear called Grafton. When we visit Flo always brings Grafton along. This year we decided Grafton needed a friend and so we presented her with McAuley the kangaroo.
Here we are at the World War 1 trench system in St Mihiel.
Here we are at the World War 1 trench system in St Mihiel.
The Best View From A Table Tennis Game Ever
The Welt Meister of the Table tennis were Brandon Disson and James O'Keefe
A Walk in the Black Forest
The 6am walking group had a terrific walk in the Black Forest, sadly no coffee shops.
Our Hostel in the Black Forest
Sorry no posts for a few days but we have had no wifi at all.
Our hostel in the Black Forest was spectacular. A 200 year old castle with spectacular views over the Rhine River valley.
Our hostel in the Black Forest was spectacular. A 200 year old castle with spectacular views over the Rhine River valley.
Saturday 13 April 2013
Malthausen Camp
A terrible place and terrible weather! A harrowing day for everyone.
Descending the 'Steps of Death', inmates were forced to carry large blocs of granite for Nazi building projects.
Descending the 'Steps of Death', inmates were forced to carry large blocs of granite for Nazi building projects.
Thursday 11 April 2013
Welcome to Salzberg
Left to Right
The controller of the Nord Salzburg bus station, a typical Salzburger, Volker our bus driver, Heidi Hochdriesser our tour guide for the Sound of Music.
The controller of the Nord Salzburg bus station, a typical Salzburger, Volker our bus driver, Heidi Hochdriesser our tour guide for the Sound of Music.
Stefan & Siggy Return
When we arrived at St Bartholomas our party was met by local Barvarian guides and tour celebrities Stefan Glockenfreund and Siegfried Munster.
The local lederhosen sellers were excited by their appearance......
The local lederhosen sellers were excited by their appearance......
Captain Cav
Ryan quickly realised the potential of using his nautical skills and took over the navigation of the electric lake boat.
Konigsee Tour
The boat trip on the Konigsee is one of the most famous tourist attractions in all Germany.
A highlight is the echoing trumpet music.
A highlight is the echoing trumpet music.
Morning Walkers - Berchtesgaden
We officially began the morning walks when we arrived in the Bavarian Alps.
Starting at 6am we headed into the historic town of Berchtesgaden.
Starting at 6am we headed into the historic town of Berchtesgaden.
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Olympic Tower
We went to the top at the perfect time, after days of cloud the sun came out and so did the spectacle views.
Munich on Monday
After German culture on Sunday we spent Monday working on the Modern History course.
This is a group shot at the Feldherrenhalle where Hitlers ragtag army of henchmen were stopped in 1923.
This is a group shot at the Feldherrenhalle where Hitlers ragtag army of henchmen were stopped in 1923.
Monday 8 April 2013
At the Football Part 3
We have some excellent contacts in Munich. One of our most important is Michael the football scarf seller at the railway station near the game. He hopes to see us again in 2015
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