By Kelsey Killelea. We went to see the Buskaid music group which ended up being one of the best experiences I have ever had. The people there were unbelievably welcoming the whole time. They played with pride and enthusiam and not a single one seemed unhappy to be there. What struck me the most Read more about Rich with Pride[…]
Upon our landing in Johannesburg, the BSS Friendship Touring Ensemble welcomed follow passengers to South Africa! (Technology side note: the WiFi at the hotel here in Johannesburg is quite slow and limited. Therefore I had to downgrade the video resolution to upload the video. You’ll see full HD video when we’re back in Buffalo Read more about Landing in Johannesburg[…]
Well, we finally arrived at our hotel near Johannesburg about 40 minutes or so ago! What a long and amazing day!! After we cleared customs we were met by Pieter and he led through the airport to our waiting bus and bus driver (also named Pieter). From the airport we drove immediately to the US Read more about 15-Flight Plus a Nine Hour Day on the Ground[…]
Saying goodbye at the Buffalo Airport seemed rather easy for the 22 students – their adventure of a lifetime – the performance tour to South Africa was about to begin. For the six adults traveling with them it was also pretty easy – we had a job to do. Distracted by the tasks of collecting Read more about You Say Goodbye and I say Hello[…]
We have successfully boarded our South African Airlines plane at JFK! All kids, chaperones, AND violins and violas are aboard. This will be our last post before we reach Johannesburg. Signing off for now, more from Joburg!
22 students and 6 chaperones easily checked in at the Buffalo airport. We’re on our way!
Please enjoy these pictures from March 22 at BSS! Click on the picture to see the whole slideshow.
Check out the video of the African Drumming lesson we had after our final Tour Dinner at BSS on March 22. What a sound! Thank you to Tanya and Joe for arranging for these wonderful teachers to come to BSS. https://youtu.be/N_5D1-RQzWo
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