Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Germany-Spain 2010! Trip Highlights!

In Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany You Will...
-Stay with a German host family (along with at least one other District 99 orchestra member)
-Perform 2-3 concerts
-Attend school for a day with your host student
-Visit the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle (http://www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/palace/index.htm)
-Visit the Ulm Cathedral and see the highest church tower in the world (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm_Cathedral)
-Go on a day trip to the German town of Heidelberg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg)
-And much, much more!!!
In Barcelona, Spain, You Will...
-Ride on a catamaran for a harbor and coastal tour
-Go to La Festa de la Musica, Barcelona's largest music festival, where we will also perform!
-Spend a day relaxing, swimming, and picnicing at the beach in the Village of Sitges
-Spend a day at Figueres (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figueres)
-Visit the famed Picasso and Salvador Dali museums
-Explore the architecture of Antoni Gaudi, including his buildings and Park Guell (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_G%C3%BCell)
-Hear traditional Spanish music by Barcelona's renowned Tuna performers (http://www.tunadebarcelona.com/)
-Make your own Spanish tapas (2 meals a day are covered; the cost of 6 optional meals are not covered)
-Eat Spanish churros and chocolate at the famous
-Visit Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia (http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/)
-Go to a Flamenco performance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamenco)
-Go on a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter (www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/areas/gothic-quarter-barcelona.html)