Sunny/Cold 41 degree highFrom Heathrow they will board "luxury" buses that will take them to their hotel, the Park Plaza Riverbank, click here for a tour. I like the exterior view. I did not see his type of room in the tour. This impressive hotel is perfectly situated on the south bank of the River Thames, opposite the Tate Britain art gallery and close to Westminster, Waterloo and Vauxhall rail and underground station. Park Plaza Riverbank London is within walking distance of some of London's most visited attractions, including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the Tate Modern art gallery, Buckingham Palace and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Jordan shares his room with his friend Chris. They each have a twin bed and there is a full bathroom in the room. Mr Grantham chose this hotel because of it's more Americanized amenities. They have one US plug- so Jordan brought a recommended power strip. He will get his room and key and have about 10 minutes in the room before he needs to report back. Mr. Grantham (band director) said that they are not to take a nap, they will need to stay awake until it is time for bed London time.
Jordan will then eat lunch and spend the day getting familiar with his surroundings. They will purchase tickets for the tube- underground transportation system and various other things they need to see or do to get out of the way and be ready for their week.
Dinner will be served in the hotel @ 6:30 pm. They will have rehearsal at 7:30 pm in the Ballroom. At this time the RA's will unpack the uniform boxes. When rehearsal is done Jordan will grab his uniform and head to his room. Bedtime is 10:00 pm. I am thinking he will not have any trouble falling asleep. He has just spent his first 12 hours in London!
3 comments:
wow it must feel stange having Jordan so far away... (brianne's at Jared's parents for a couple days... and that feels strange... but relaxing also ha ha!) so glad he has this great opportunity. hope he does'nt go into depression when he gets back (no more marching band)
that's so not fair :( my choir teacher says that we have been invited places but can't go because are district won't let us :(
I sorry Mackenzie. There is so much liability on a School District when they send their students on trips. Jordan's band director had to jump through lots of hoops to make this happen. The parents had to do an enormous amount of preparations. Jordan had to get a medical form signed by his Dr. just so he can get tylenol if needed. But because of a collective effort by many, including a Vice Principal who is on the trip with them-- this trip is taking place. The students all know, have been taught and reminded to behave, be respectful, be patient- they are representing their school, state, and country.
I hope someday, Mackenzie, you can have an amazing opportunity whether it is with choir or whatever else you do in life. Love You!
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