Friday, June 29, 2012
Get Ready! Get Set! Go Ireland!
The moment that 22 of us have been looking forward to for almost 2 years, is finally coming true in only in 3 days. The preparations for fundraisers and the hard work that everyone has put in; is finally paying off.
We have an amazing 18 days ahead of us.
For the first week we head to Camp 101 with 15 other countries to celebrate the cenetary of Girl Guides. The theme of the camp is "Together we can change our world" The Rangers have been giving special jobs as staff for the week. Pathfinders will have the opportunity to participate in many activities they chose earlier in the year.
In the evening every one will participate in different fun ceremonies. We have been asked to bring a funky pair of pants and a white top. What could that be for?
After a week of camping, the group will travel to Shannon, Ireland to begin the Kerry Fling tour. We will see sights such as the Blarney Castle, the Dingle, the Ring of Kerry and much much more. I cannot wait to be able to kiss the Blarney Stone.... did u know it is the 2nd most dirtiest tourist attraction in the world.
So are you ready to start the trip of the lifetime? Are you ready to meet friends from 15 different countries? Are you ready to be able to see some of the most beautiful sights that we may not be able to see again? I know I am. My bag is almost packed and ready to go. Just a few more swaps to do and some more labelling.
Only 3 days left!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Shopping! Shopping! and more Shopping
What does a girl love more than shopping! Friday afternoon began with lunch at McDonalds, then to on the road to a GIANT Target-- It was 2 floors!!!!!!!! I got a tonne of clothes that were on sale.
We ventured down to a really neat store called Sports Authority for my brother. They walked around almost for half an hour to find out that they didn't sell any hockey equipment.
Giant Target was great, now it was time to head over to Bellevue to get a ham for New Years Day. The GPS took us for quite the ride. We ended up in Seattle, it was a clear day so the skyline was beautiful. Of course the one day it is clear, I didn't have the camera with me. It was raining on the other end of the freeway, so there was quite the rainbow.
I had the opportunity to be a kid in a candy shop except it was a craft store. If it wasn't for my brother nagging me to be finished I would have spent all day in there.
Day well spent :)
We ventured down to a really neat store called Sports Authority for my brother. They walked around almost for half an hour to find out that they didn't sell any hockey equipment.
Giant Target was great, now it was time to head over to Bellevue to get a ham for New Years Day. The GPS took us for quite the ride. We ended up in Seattle, it was a clear day so the skyline was beautiful. Of course the one day it is clear, I didn't have the camera with me. It was raining on the other end of the freeway, so there was quite the rainbow.
I had the opportunity to be a kid in a candy shop except it was a craft store. If it wasn't for my brother nagging me to be finished I would have spent all day in there.
Day well spent :)
Sunday, January 1, 2012
PFFFT!!!!! Who Needs Wine to Enjoy Themselves
We set out to the most beautiful winery that there ever can be called Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville. As we walked the path to get in a Peacock was in front of me just minding his business not caring about a thing. How wierd to find such an exotic aminal on property.
We walked in to the Chateau for a tour. I lost interest within the first 10 mins. To sum up the process the grape is picked, it is skinned if it is white, if its red the seeds and skins are left on for flavour. It then goes into a fermintation tank for several days. Then, into barrel and of course bottling afterwards. An interesting fact about Chateau Ste. Michelle is red wines aren't made or grown here, however the white wines are. The Reds are grown in a much warmer climate but shipped here once bottled.
Once my parents were in the tasting room, I set off for a walk along the propertytio try and find the Peacock again. I came across the trout pond, that had many Ducks. They weren't afraid of people, as long as you weren't loud they would come right to you and then swim away. The clouds lifted a bit, I was able to see a couple mountains. The Peacock that I named Fred was in the parking lot standing right next to me, like I mean I could bend down and pet him he was so close to me. He didn't do anything, he just stood there like I was nothing to him. It was kinda of cool.
Our journey ended with another winery, that I was rather bored because I had to find other ways to occupy myself other than taking pictures. What did I result to? Listen to my mother talk about how fabulous the wine was.
I was happy to go home, and be able to go home and shop with aunt at the mall. :)
We walked in to the Chateau for a tour. I lost interest within the first 10 mins. To sum up the process the grape is picked, it is skinned if it is white, if its red the seeds and skins are left on for flavour. It then goes into a fermintation tank for several days. Then, into barrel and of course bottling afterwards. An interesting fact about Chateau Ste. Michelle is red wines aren't made or grown here, however the white wines are. The Reds are grown in a much warmer climate but shipped here once bottled.
Once my parents were in the tasting room, I set off for a walk along the propertytio try and find the Peacock again. I came across the trout pond, that had many Ducks. They weren't afraid of people, as long as you weren't loud they would come right to you and then swim away. The clouds lifted a bit, I was able to see a couple mountains. The Peacock that I named Fred was in the parking lot standing right next to me, like I mean I could bend down and pet him he was so close to me. He didn't do anything, he just stood there like I was nothing to him. It was kinda of cool.
Our journey ended with another winery, that I was rather bored because I had to find other ways to occupy myself other than taking pictures. What did I result to? Listen to my mother talk about how fabulous the wine was.
I was happy to go home, and be able to go home and shop with aunt at the mall. :)
Thursday, December 29, 2011
I can get used to this way of life!
It has been a very busy few days! So busy that updating this, has been tough. Lets start with day 2: Seattle.
The excitement began when every one woke up at like 5am because of the time change that we were not used to yet.
We began at the aquarium across the street. When we entered there was this huge aquarium that had a variety of fish in it. We just missed the scuba diver that went in and fed the fish and did cool tricks in front of everybody. The next room was very cool, you could touch sea urchins and star fish. We walked through some dark halls that had little tanks with a variety of different kind of fish. I got really sidetracted and lost my family when I was taking pictures of the clown fish that looked identical to Nemo. We went down into the underwater dome, that was actually in the ocean. We saw salmon sharks, and lots of other fish. Then, we saw Puffin Birds that were so cute. Outside there was seals, he layed on the plank and posed so I can take a picture. The otters put on quite the show, they were cute coming out of their little holes, jumping in the river and chasing eachother.
For lunch we went to a true fishermans meal. It was called the crab pot. Hense the name, you ordered seafood by the pot. Once you have ordered, they give you bibs, a cutting board, a small fork and a hammer. Those are your only eating utensils. Once the food comes, it is literally dumped on your table. Now its time to dig in and choose what you would like to eat. I was stuffed and tried like 4 different kinds of crab, oysters and clams.
We walked up a giant hill and headed up to the Gum Wall. It is amazing how much gum is on that wall. As you walked in, there was art on the wall. The Pike Place Market began here. The famous guy that throw the fish back and forth was front and center of the market. At the time I wasn't to sure if throwing the fish back and forth or the fact that there was birds in the market amazed me more. We headed up this giant hill to the Irish Kells Pub for drinks. Afterwardss, we walked the rest of the market: Beechers Cheese, the Crumpet shop, the Wine shop etc.
We walked to the pier, and got on the ferry to go to Bermington, just for the ride. It was very pretty leaving the doc, you could see the Space Needle and many other landmarks. I was amazed on the amount of the little islands with houses on them the whole way there.
Our day was coming to an end. We went back to my aunts and had pizza. A very busy day, but yet a very fun day was tiring and we were all ready to go to bed.
The excitement began when every one woke up at like 5am because of the time change that we were not used to yet.
We began at the aquarium across the street. When we entered there was this huge aquarium that had a variety of fish in it. We just missed the scuba diver that went in and fed the fish and did cool tricks in front of everybody. The next room was very cool, you could touch sea urchins and star fish. We walked through some dark halls that had little tanks with a variety of different kind of fish. I got really sidetracted and lost my family when I was taking pictures of the clown fish that looked identical to Nemo. We went down into the underwater dome, that was actually in the ocean. We saw salmon sharks, and lots of other fish. Then, we saw Puffin Birds that were so cute. Outside there was seals, he layed on the plank and posed so I can take a picture. The otters put on quite the show, they were cute coming out of their little holes, jumping in the river and chasing eachother.
For lunch we went to a true fishermans meal. It was called the crab pot. Hense the name, you ordered seafood by the pot. Once you have ordered, they give you bibs, a cutting board, a small fork and a hammer. Those are your only eating utensils. Once the food comes, it is literally dumped on your table. Now its time to dig in and choose what you would like to eat. I was stuffed and tried like 4 different kinds of crab, oysters and clams.
We walked up a giant hill and headed up to the Gum Wall. It is amazing how much gum is on that wall. As you walked in, there was art on the wall. The Pike Place Market began here. The famous guy that throw the fish back and forth was front and center of the market. At the time I wasn't to sure if throwing the fish back and forth or the fact that there was birds in the market amazed me more. We headed up this giant hill to the Irish Kells Pub for drinks. Afterwardss, we walked the rest of the market: Beechers Cheese, the Crumpet shop, the Wine shop etc.
We walked to the pier, and got on the ferry to go to Bermington, just for the ride. It was very pretty leaving the doc, you could see the Space Needle and many other landmarks. I was amazed on the amount of the little islands with houses on them the whole way there.
Our day was coming to an end. We went back to my aunts and had pizza. A very busy day, but yet a very fun day was tiring and we were all ready to go to bed.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Planes,Trams, and speeding tickets
It was a tough time sleeping last night because we were all really excited. However the alarm that went off at 4:30am was a little rough. I was awake and ready to go 25 mins before we had to leave. When our ride got to our house we loaded up the truck and were on our way. Everything was smooth riding until we got to the border. A very long line up was in store for us. We managed to get to the airport in record timing. It was extremely easier than we thought it was going to be.... Checked bags, went through security, grabbed a croissant, Took the very long walk to gate A6. When the gates opened, we boarded the plane, and got situated. The plane started moving and we began to get Excited. I was afraid of taking of but it wasnt that bad. It was cloudy and foggy most of the ride. When we reached the Dakotas it was clear and we seen flat land and water. We hit turbulences when hit the mountains but it was clear so it was really pretty.
Land
Mountains
We landed, have to say it was a really good landing. To find our baggage claim, we had to go downstairs, ride a tram, walk, take the escalator and then walk again to the actual carousel. Then we were off to Red Robin, for lunch.
I had a milkshake and a chicken ceasar wrap, , it was really good. We took a ride to Woodinville, for a short tour of all the wineries that there is. There is some really neat trails to walk on too. We went to Bothell swell and as wears king up the hill Jackie gets a speeding ticket. We ended up at the Ale House, had some chips and pop and of course social time.
Once the contractor left my aunts, We went to her house. We watched a boring movie my dad picked: Bonnie and Clyde. Scotts parents came over for a little bit, then we had chiili for dinner. Itt was a very tiring day, but exciting at the same time. Today we are going to the aquarium and to do some more site seeing.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ready to go.....
Bags are packed, and at the front door with bright green ribbon on the handle to see them coming when we land.
It's going to be a very long night, waiting to get up and go to the airport. I have to get up at about 4:30. Lets say sleep on the plane?
On the plane, I have no idea what to do. I bought a wordsearch and Sudoku book, however I think i'm going to be to excited to focus on anything. Maybe counting clouds that we go by will be a better solution.
Keep tuned for more posts but this time in Seattle Washington :)
It's going to be a very long night, waiting to get up and go to the airport. I have to get up at about 4:30. Lets say sleep on the plane?
On the plane, I have no idea what to do. I bought a wordsearch and Sudoku book, however I think i'm going to be to excited to focus on anything. Maybe counting clouds that we go by will be a better solution.
Keep tuned for more posts but this time in Seattle Washington :)
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