I went to the top of the moutain with John... oh and a coach. Although it isn't long, it takes at least 20minutes to ski down to the starting point. By the way, I got to hit Andy;s face with a snowball~ nice! It is seven in the evening... I…

    Hi Dad, how are you?  I'm fine in this 'Ski Trip'' in Harbin, China. It was actually fun in this ski trip until we get to the part that we had to go on the beginers rap over and over and over and over again. We went to two hotels…

Helllo faithful readers of the Harbin skiing blog, If success is inversely correlated with the amount of injuries (which it is, as can be inferred from my previous entry), then we've had a very successful trip so far. No major accidents. Just a few bruises here and there, but hey,…

Today was our very first day with the whole TIS group on the boat! We went back to Bungalow Bay in Raja Yai where the Open Water groups were able to practice the skills they learned in the pool. Congrats to Pio, Mr. Lauchlan, and Ms. Ziebart for officially completing…

Welcome Back!On the second day the students woke-up to a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, cereal, and fruit. They were going to need all the energy they could get for the busy day ahead! They took vans to go rock climbing for the day. Students were led by the guides to…

Welcome Back!On the second day the students woke-up to a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, cereal, and fruit. They were going to need all the energy they could get for the busy day ahead! We took a van ride to Srilanna National Park where students were given sturdy mountain bikes for…

Current SituationThe grade 8 and 9 students are having a wonderful experience in Chiang Mai. Various activities have been organized by the Prem Centre including cooking lessons, night markets, and working with elephants, and visiting rural schools. The students are staying in great facilities located at the Prem Centre on…

There is a new activity that has been added to the trip itinerary...sleeping on the bus.  It would appear that the students have finally run out of energy!  Long travel and days full of activities have led to some tired kids.Staff perspective:All the grade 8 staff have been impressed with…

Current SituationThe grade 8 and 9 students arehaving a wonderful experience in Chiang Mai. Various activities havebeen organized by the Prem Centre including cooking lessons, nightmarkets, and working with elephants, and visiting rural schools. Thestudents are staying in great facilities located at the Prem Centre onthe campus of the Prem…

We have climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, skied the slopes of the Alps, floated at the base of Niagara Falls, and whoa, the White House, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial were way cool !  We've done it all.  And in an afternoon, yet.  How is this possible you ask…