Greetings from Stockholm again!
We had a six hour bus ride back from Gothenburg and arrived back in Stockholm shortly after 4PM. So there isn’t really all that much to blog about today – I didn’t even take any pictures as I will admit to having a good snooze on the bus with everyone else. It was some well deserved down time for all the choristers. No performances today – or so we thought… As we were picking up our lunches the Russian choir arrived…
We stopped for lunch at one of those gas station / rest stops / restaurants at noon. We had a great lunch, there were three entrees to choose from and although most of them had pasta there were a few brave kids that opted for what was described as “a kind of lasagna made with cabbage and minced meat” – good for Veina who told me she always tries to eat new foods when travelling. (BTW, you may all want to stock up on Ryvita or Wasa bread for when we return – it is now an official favourite of almost every chorister – seems they don’t associate it with dieting the way I do!). we had just finished eating when we heard Zimfira called them all to attention and announced that the Russian choir had asked us to sing a song in the restaurant. No problem, we still had 10 minutes before the bus was scheduled to leave. So Chamber sang one song and Youth choir sang one song. Then the Russians sang one song. Time to leave right? Nope, not yet. The Romanians arrived at the same time and they had to perform one song as well. I’m sure the diners had no idea that they were to be serenaded in such style while lunching at the roadside eatery! Never a dull moment here – we rushed to get the kids back on the bus quickly – we were afraid the Chinese choir would arrive before we could make a clean break!!
Tomorrow is our last full day here and we are looking forward to a trip to the museum in the morning and the closing ceremonies and celebration tomorrow afternoon. One more post for me tomorrow night and then it’ll be time for packing up and looking forward to all those hugs and kissed at Pearson.
Good night everyone!
michelle
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Wow what a rest stop. I wish I was one of those diners.
ReplyDeleteRelax all and enjoy tomorrow.
Can't wait to hear what the choristers are going to sing for us when they arrive at Pearson! :-)
ReplyDeleteNever a dull moment when you're on the road with Zimfira! Have fun celebrating your time in Sweden tomorrow evening!
Happy 16th Sadie!
Can't wait to see all of you especially Caileigh, Adam, Heather, Spence and Emily!
Glad to hear that you arrived safely back in Stockholm. Enjoy the activities tomorrow...I'm sure there will be lots of tears the next couple if days. Parting is such sweet sorrow!
ReplyDeleteLauren, I've stocked up on Ryvita! Can't believe that you'll be home in 32hrs 15min...the count down has begun. Love ya, Mom
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I second the Bobiaks!
ReplyDeleteI would have killed to eat in that diner!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE!!!! (yay timezomes!)
have a good sleep tonight before your final hurrah (Zimfira, you too!)
hugs and love,
-Mara <3
Ryvita/Wasa bread? That is so not on my list as a favourite. But hey...when in Rome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice surprise that would have been for all those people in the Diner. I have to agree with the other blogs as well...I would have loved to have been there.
I have read all the blogs again and what a wonderful trip...you will all need a much deserved rest after all this.
Enjoy your day tomorrow and the evening sounds like its going to be pretty special.
Jazzy Jazz just two more sleeps. Can wait!
love you so
Mom/Sonya xoxoxo
Hey Julia I am at Robyn't she is having a partylite thingy and everyone says hello. Especially Brenda!!!!Enjoy your last day.
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots.............
mom
Hi mommy (michelle) I bet your tiered. I hope your having fun! It's 9:27 P.M here and I am tierd it's not that easy getting up at five. Me and daddy really miss you. I have injoyed reading the blogs. Thanks for writing it! Well I bet your busy BYE!
ReplyDeleteLOTS OF LOVE,
MARY
P.S tell Emma Me and daddy love her, hope she's having a great time, and that we miss her.
HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY SADIEEEEEEEE!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific Swedish birthday - unique unto itself - enjoy the day because you will always remember it! By now you will have found a little something for you in your suitcase - I hope that you like it. We are thinking of you here at home. Looking forward to celebrating together as a family. In the meantime - enjoy the rest of your trip!! Thanks so much to Michelle for maintaining the blog, all the chaperones and artistic staff - Thanks for all that you are doing to make this such a special trip for all of H.C.C. Thank you as well to all of the host families who have so graciously provided for our kids. Thank you Thank you!
Happy Birthday Sadie!!!
ReplyDelete:D <3
What a way to spend a 16th birthday, it's one you will certainly remember forever!
Sounds like you all got some well-deserved rest on the six hour bus ride...I know that's pretty much the only time I ever got sleep on choir tours!
I agree with Mara and the Bobiaks, that diner was incredibly lucky to have been surrounded by such wonderful music. :-)
Enjoy your final day, and soak in every moment; you may be leaving the tour, but the memories of the tour will never leave you.
Have a safe trip home, and can't wait to hear more when you return!
Love and infinite hugs,
-Erica
<3
Hi Cams,
ReplyDeleteWe know you've had an amazing time but we can't wait till tomorrow when we get to see you! Your singing/dining experience sounded amazing! See you soon and we'll celebrate your sweet 16 in a few days!
Love, Mom
Nancy Dartnall-Taub says...
ReplyDeleteSadie, I hope you're having an absolutely amazing birthday! Years from now, you'll tell the story of how you celebrated your 16th birthday in Stockholm!!!
I feel a little sad for everyone that it is almost time to return home, but selfishly, I cannot wait to see you Em and all the HCC group! We are, after all, a big happy family, aren't we? Hope everyone is enjoying this last day with loads of fun & laughter! Looking forward to the airport tomorrow!
Sincere thanks to all involved including Michelle for the fabulous blog, our chaperones for keeping everyone safe & happy, Shaun for being so darn talented & special to us, Meghan for everything that you are, and of course Zimfira, where there are no words.....
A special thanks too to our billet families for welcoming our choristers with your homes & warm hearts. Also a special thanks to the organizers of this event for including HCC in your plans.
Love y'all
xoxoxo
Wow It's almost over what an amazing trip. Now I can finally admit I didn't miss you Julia as much as I thought I would, mostly because everytime I thought of you I smiled knowing all of the wonderful experiences you have been having with the HCC and AF freinds.but I am getting butterflies of excitement in my stomach knowing we will see you tomorrow. Give your billet family an enourmous hug from us We are so grateful to them for sharing their home and love. Also if you can get their mailing address please. A great big group hug to you all safe journey back home.
ReplyDeleteAnd ps. Julia Gramma and opie left you a gift under your pillow. I wonder what it is.$$$?
Auf weidersehn, Adious, adiew, good bye!
Thats all folks! Till the next amazing adventure.;
The Bobiak Bunch
This is Michelle Fawcett, Alex's Mom!
ReplyDeleteHas everyone seen this video of Adiemus on YouTube? Thanks for posting the link on facebook, Vicki! (Emma Grafham's mom). There is also Tjak! (sp?). So fantastic to see our wonderful kids perform!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vo0l9W0h0Y&feature=related
Thank you Zimfira and all the artistic and administrative staff, and Michelle for this fantastic blog. It has really made all the difference to the nervous moms and dads at home! :)))) Safe travels everyone -- we'll be at the airport tomorrow with "bells on" as they say....I think you should all come strolling out to us singing Dream A Dream!! LOL!