Day 1: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
We traveled from Erie International Airport to Detroit where we boarded another flight to Frankfurt, Germany. After we arrived in Germany we started traveling via train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg.
Day 2: Friday, Oct. 9
Upon arrival in Heidelberg we found our way to our hostel. Everyone got settled into their rooms and then we ventured out on the town to get some much-needed food. Luckily the old part of town was nearby and everyone had the opportunity to try some local cuisine. The remainder of this day was spent checking out the nightlife that Heidelberg had to offer.
(Pictured above, the group gathers in Heidelberg.)
Day 3: Saturday, Oct. 10
After an early morning wake-up call from Mr. Meckley, we gathered around 9 a.m. only to discover that the weather was not the best. Rain, rain and more rain had settled in on Heidelberg. After waiting for an hour or so we ventured off to Hofeintritt ErmaBigte Castle, located in the Heidelberg's old town. Still suffering the cold and rain, we ventured into the castle, where we got to see the historical pharmacy museum of Germany as well as several monstrous kegs used to store liquids in the castle over the years. We also noted that the castle had undergone severe damage over the years. After our tour we had some free time for lunch and to make any last minute purchases in Heidelberg.
Everyone gathered at the hostel at 1:30 to gather their things and head over to the train station. Back to the rails to venture off to Interlaken, Switzerland. It was a late night arrival in Switzerland and when we arrived everyone scattered about the town to check into their hostels. This first night in Interlaken most of the students went out and met local people. It was great to experience their culture and sample the food of Switzerland.
Day 4: Sunday, Oct. 11
Unfortunately the culture in Switzerland does not allow for many shops and tourist attractions to be open on Sunday. However we did a very good job of finding what was open. Some of us traveled up into the mountains to experience the beautiful scenery of the Alps. Others partook in outdoor activities such as completing a ropes course and hiking in the mountains.
As stated above Interlaken is a very touristy town and many of us took the opportunity to get all of our souvenir shopping done on this day.
Day 5: Monday, Oct. 12
The faculty asked all students to assemble at the Interlaken East train station at 9:30 a.m. to present them with their planned activity for the day. Some of us decided to go to a castle in the town across the lake. On the way back from the castle we got off the train a couple of stops early and took a cave tour. The rest of us went on an all day hiking adventure.
Day 6: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Today is the last day in Interlaken, Switzerland. Again we met at the train station at 9:30 am to give the professors our daily plan. A group of four of us traveled to the top of a mountain called Schilthorn, which was used as a filming site for a 007 James Bond movie. There were also three students skiing with Mr. Meckley in Zurmatt, who will meet up with us in St. Gallen.
We traveled from Erie International Airport to Detroit where we boarded another flight to Frankfurt, Germany. After we arrived in Germany we started traveling via train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg.
Day 2: Friday, Oct. 9
Upon arrival in Heidelberg we found our way to our hostel. Everyone got settled into their rooms and then we ventured out on the town to get some much-needed food. Luckily the old part of town was nearby and everyone had the opportunity to try some local cuisine. The remainder of this day was spent checking out the nightlife that Heidelberg had to offer.
(Pictured above, the group gathers in Heidelberg.)
Day 3: Saturday, Oct. 10
After an early morning wake-up call from Mr. Meckley, we gathered around 9 a.m. only to discover that the weather was not the best. Rain, rain and more rain had settled in on Heidelberg. After waiting for an hour or so we ventured off to Hofeintritt ErmaBigte Castle, located in the Heidelberg's old town. Still suffering the cold and rain, we ventured into the castle, where we got to see the historical pharmacy museum of Germany as well as several monstrous kegs used to store liquids in the castle over the years. We also noted that the castle had undergone severe damage over the years. After our tour we had some free time for lunch and to make any last minute purchases in Heidelberg.Everyone gathered at the hostel at 1:30 to gather their things and head over to the train station. Back to the rails to venture off to Interlaken, Switzerland. It was a late night arrival in Switzerland and when we arrived everyone scattered about the town to check into their hostels. This first night in Interlaken most of the students went out and met local people. It was great to experience their culture and sample the food of Switzerland.
Day 4: Sunday, Oct. 11
Unfortunately the culture in Switzerland does not allow for many shops and tourist attractions to be open on Sunday. However we did a very good job of finding what was open. Some of us traveled up into the mountains to experience the beautiful scenery of the Alps. Others partook in outdoor activities such as completing a ropes course and hiking in the mountains.As stated above Interlaken is a very touristy town and many of us took the opportunity to get all of our souvenir shopping done on this day.
Day 5: Monday, Oct. 12The faculty asked all students to assemble at the Interlaken East train station at 9:30 a.m. to present them with their planned activity for the day. Some of us decided to go to a castle in the town across the lake. On the way back from the castle we got off the train a couple of stops early and took a cave tour. The rest of us went on an all day hiking adventure.
(Pictured above, from left to right, Tim Farrell, Keith Maloney, Nicole Cocuzzi, and Paul Baird atop Schilthorn at 10,000 feet.)
Day 6: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Today is the last day in Interlaken, Switzerland. Again we met at the train station at 9:30 am to give the professors our daily plan. A group of four of us traveled to the top of a mountain called Schilthorn, which was used as a filming site for a 007 James Bond movie. There were also three students skiing with Mr. Meckley in Zurmatt, who will meet up with us in St. Gallen.
(Pictured above, the view from Schiltorn.)
We left Interlaken at 3 p.m. by train and traveled to St. Gallen. After arriving that evening everyone got checked into the hostel and then headed out on the town to get some food. Early morning tomorrow--Leaving around 6 a.m. to tour a Swiss mold shop.
(Pictured above, from left to right, Tim Farrell, Nicole Cocuzzi, Paul Baird, and Keith Maloney on their way up Schilthorn.)
We left Interlaken at 3 p.m. by train and traveled to St. Gallen. After arriving that evening everyone got checked into the hostel and then headed out on the town to get some food. Early morning tomorrow--Leaving around 6 a.m. to tour a Swiss mold shop.(Pictured above, from left to right, Tim Farrell, Nicole Cocuzzi, Paul Baird, and Keith Maloney on their way up Schilthorn.)
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