San Diego Children's Choir, Germany/Austria Tour
Friday, June 30, 2000

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Hillary, Krissy, Marissa, and Courtney play on merry-go-round at break stop Carol, Bob and Holly arrive to see Heather sing Stained glass windows at Stadtskirch Rick and Ching await the performance
Waiting our turn to rehearse The beautiful sculptures in Stadtskirche Another view of the sculptures Nick and Kellen with Chaperones Joe and Paul
Lindsey with parents Jodi and Bill Chaperones relax while Choristers rehearse next door The main street Rachel and Sherry
Mr. Herman leads the troops The Youth Choristers in final rehearsal Choristers with German Friends Paul and Kellen pose with German relatives
"Step-on-me" and Ashely are ready for the photo Gregg says "Ok, I'm ready!"  

We started early on Friday to head to Nurnberg. On the bus, we played careers, talked, read, slept, and gave makeovers to the guys. We arrived at the Jugendgastehaus Youth Hostel around 2:00 P.M. There are five or six people to a room.

We then went by bus to Stadtskirche in Schwabach. The church was spectacular!!! The janitor and curator opened up the ornate altar. It had 40 sculptures, shiny gold sheets, and bright paint. We felt really special because the altar is normally opened on Easter.

While Youth Choir was rehearsing, Concert Choir ate a delicious dinner at the Goldern Stern across the square. There was soup, salad, meat, motza balls, and fruit salad. Our complements to the chef!!!

We gave a great concert in this historical and beautiful church. All the soloists were awesome, Mr. Herman did a great job, and we sang wonderfully. After the standing ovation, we had ice cream and went back to the youth hostel. Overall, it was a great day.

Written by Cindy, Wendy, Vanessa, Christy, and Jazmin (Renee's Chaperone Group).

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