departure day.... and back home

flight one is ready for takeoff. Flight 2 will be out this morning until we depart the hotel to LHR at 3:30gmt.

Keep an an eye on charms and social media for updates and flight tracking

When we started this journey it was hard to believe the hype and expectations could be met. They were surpassed. What a life changing experience for all. At the end of the parade which you can see us on YouTube at 1:24ish. On Facebook. We were the proudest six directors on the planet and we remain so today. One sound. One band. One family.

an amazing day in Windsor and Oxford with stunning views and ringing in the new year.

Today was our blue badge tour of London and our performance in Trafalgar Square (which has had 20k views on our Facebook page). We then experienced what a crowd is and the first of two Museum excursions and then had our individual excursions where I’m sure you will see pictures from the top of the London Eye and great food around the festivals on the south bank. Tomorrow, Windsor and Oxford.

whirlwind. Quick tours with longer tours scheduled on day 4. We also had a rainy London morning. A riverboat cruise that took us to Greenwich and the Royal observatory. We then toured the Tower of London. Had an amazing time with Dr. Tim. Then back to the Kensington area for dinner and. Unloading the uniforms because we have a performance on day 4!!!

we are so greatful that all the things that can go wrong with travel didn’t. All are here. Checked in. Rehearsed and ready for an amazing first full itinerary day tomorrow. We have an amazing group of chaperones and staff and you already know how great our students are. Travel is bringing out the great qualities of these young men and women and we are fortunate to have them as ambassadors for us. It is now 11:35. Security is patrolling the halls and it is past time for sleep. More tomorrow!

With flight one early! We are waiting for our boarding of flight 2 for our 10:00departure. All is well and we will see you on the other side of the pond. Tune in to WENY in the morning 6:30am for an attempt at FaceTime with the morning anchors.

Flight 1 - Virgin Atlantic departure JFK-LHR VS 138 7:00pm
return LHR-JFK VS 003 8:50am GMT arrival JFK 12:00pm

Flight 2 - American Airlines departure JFK-LHR AA 104 10:05pm
return LHR-JFK AA 141 7:25pm GMT Arrival JFK 10:35pm