Information about My Trip

Why, hello, there!  =)  As my first post I thought I would give you all a quick overview of what this is.

This is a blog about essentially everything that happens leading up to my trip, during my trip, and even after my trip.

I will be attending the People to People Student Ambassador Program called Celtic Cultures, going to all UK countries.  The trip is 19 days long (June 7, 2010 - June 25, 2010). 

Itinerary highlights include...

• Enjoy pointers from a local golf pro in the game’s home city, St. Andrews, Scotland.
• View the breathtaking Gap of Dunloe from a horse-drawn jaunty car.
• Enjoy a barbecue and informal games with Irish students.
• Take the Full On challenge as you rappel down a castle wall under the guidance of professionals.
• Train to wage war as a knight, and watch the world’s largest trebuchet (catapult) in action.
• Hear an insider’s perspective on British government from a member of Parliament.
• Re-create life in the Middle Ages—complete with lunch with King Henry VIII! 

If you would like to take a look at the full itinerary look at this link.

I'm also gonna be testing a few things out.  Towards the end of each post, I am going to try to remember to put some stuff on the UK.  This is the first go-around, so we'll see what happens.

British English Words of the Day
flat - apartment
row - argument
pram - baby carriage
plaster - Band-Aid
loo - Bathroom
tin - can

Random UK Fact of the Day:
During the 1600’s, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.

Random Movie of the Day Set Somewhere in the UK:
V for Vendetta

General Updates:
I have spent the past several days writing an essay for a $1000 scholarship which will be sent in tomorrow.  I'll post when I learn something on it.

Also, I sent over 60 sponsorship letters a few days ago and am patiently waiting for responses!  If you weren't sent one and would like one, please contact me at the address at the bottom of this post. =)

Soon, I will be working up sponsorship letters for businesses.  Of course, just contact me if you would like to be included in this.

Contact me:
StellaRisparmiata@hotmail.com

My website:
http://www.themadmadworld.webs.com/

Random links to me:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PricelessTruth (My personal YouTube channel)
http://www.youtube.com/user/TenMilesUphill (Joint vlog channel)

Learn more about People to People:
http://www.peopletopeople.com/
Learn more about Celtic Cultures:
http://www.peopletopeople.com/TravelExperience/Pages/Students-Celtic-Cultures-HS-2010.aspx