Date

Location

Activities

Journal & Photos

June 15
Tue.

Los Angeles

Depart to AuckLand

June 16
Wed.

In Flight

Lost day, crossing International Dateline

June 17
Thu.

Melbourne

Arrive Melbourne, Coach to Healesville Sanctuary, Explore City on Foot, Visit Rialto Tower, Dinner in Melbourne's Chinatown

June 18
Fri.

Melbourne

Ride "Puffing Billy" Train to Emerald Lake, Coach to Grants Reserve, At Leisure in Queen Victoria Market, Dinner in Melbourne's "Little Italy".

June 19
Sat.

Melbourne

Guided Sightseeing - including Parliament House, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Shrine of Remembrance and Botanic Gardens. Evening - Joint Concert with Australian Children's Choir.

June 20
Sun.

Ballarat

Visit Sovereign Hill. Coach to Ballarat, meet host families. Attend Evensong at St. Peter's Cathedral.

June 21
Mon.

Ballarat

Coach to Loretto College, Informal performances for 7th and 8th graders in the morn, Concert at Ballarat School in the afternoon. Evening - Joint Performance with Ballarat Grammar Choirs and String Ensemble.

June 22
Tue.

Canberra

Travel to Canberra, Meet Host Families. Evening - Joint Concert with Woden Valley Youth Choir.

June 23
Wed.

Canberra

Guided Sightseeing Tour including Regatta Point, Embassy Precinct, Australian War Memorial, and Parliament House. Afternoon - Visit National Museum. Evening - Dinner with hosts.

June 24
Thu.

Sydney

Coach to Sydney via Mt. Ainsley, Check in Youth Hostel, Dinner in Restaurant

June 25
Fri.

Sydney

Informal concert at Sydney Children's Hospital, Lunch at Hard Rock Cafe, Visit Sydney Opera House and Rocks Area. Evening - Joint Concert with a local choir.

June 26
Sat.

Sydney

Ferry across Sydney Harbour to Circular Quay, Visit Hyde Park Barracks Museum, At Leisure Shopping in Queen Victoria Building. Evening - Dinner in a restaurant.

June 27
Sun.

Flight Home

Fly Home to Los Angeles.