June 22, 2019
Wow! Our first day couldn't have gone better! Students were up by 9:00am and had a hearty breakfast at the hotel. By 10:00am we were on our tour bus learning about the island of Singapore. Singapore is fairly small, roughly the same size as New York, however, with a population of only 5.7 million people. The culture is rich with Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences which makes for a great food experience! The Singaporean people have three basic resources (sun, people, and sea port) and everything else they need must be imported (e.g. the port).
After a brief drive through the Indian and Malay districts we stopped at one of Singapore's most iconic sights, the Merlion. From there we were able to see the 18 super trees, the three towers (Marina Bay Sands Hotel), and the Singapore Flyer (a massive ferris wheel). After photo ops in this area, we went to Chinatown and had lunch in the Maxwell Hawker Center, an open air food market with traditional grub. Some students were more adventurous than others in their food choices, but the overall culture was experienced by all. From there we walked through Bhudda Tooth Relic Temple just as prayer time was beginning. We were able to watch and take photos. Before heading back to the hotel, we had just enough time for some shopping in the street market of Chinatown. This was a very successful day one and we are very proud of the attitude, resilience, and overall engagement of this group!
Remember-tomorrow we leave for Bhutan at 6:00am Singapore time. Wireless access AND phone communication will be less reliable while we are there. We will update the blog as we are able so check back frequently.
Merlion-symbolic of Singapore
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Lighting incense outside of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Merlion statue- symbolic of Singapore
We have arrived!!
After a long flight, we have arrived in Singapore! Despite exhaustion and the humidity, all are well and spirits are high. The students did a great job getting through immigration and collecting baggage at the airport, not a single complaint, to us at least. Tomorrow we will embark on a five hour city tour and enjoy some local food! Off to bed!
Dear Travelers and Parents,
Airport Meet Time
Wow! Our first day couldn't have gone better! Students were up by 9:00am and had a hearty breakfast at the hotel. By 10:00am we were on our tour bus learning about the island of Singapore. Singapore is fairly small, roughly the same size as New York, however, with a population of only 5.7 million people. The culture is rich with Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences which makes for a great food experience! The Singaporean people have three basic resources (sun, people, and sea port) and everything else they need must be imported (e.g. the port).
After a brief drive through the Indian and Malay districts we stopped at one of Singapore's most iconic sights, the Merlion. From there we were able to see the 18 super trees, the three towers (Marina Bay Sands Hotel), and the Singapore Flyer (a massive ferris wheel). After photo ops in this area, we went to Chinatown and had lunch in the Maxwell Hawker Center, an open air food market with traditional grub. Some students were more adventurous than others in their food choices, but the overall culture was experienced by all. From there we walked through Bhudda Tooth Relic Temple just as prayer time was beginning. We were able to watch and take photos. Before heading back to the hotel, we had just enough time for some shopping in the street market of Chinatown. This was a very successful day one and we are very proud of the attitude, resilience, and overall engagement of this group!
(Check the PHOTOS tab for a quick look at today with more to come!)
Remember-tomorrow we leave for Bhutan at 6:00am Singapore time. Wireless access AND phone communication will be less reliable while we are there. We will update the blog as we are able so check back frequently.
In front of the Marina Bay Sands hotel.
We have arrived!!
After a long flight, we have arrived in Singapore! Despite exhaustion and the humidity, all are well and spirits are high. The students did a great job getting through immigration and collecting baggage at the airport, not a single complaint, to us at least. Tomorrow we will embark on a five hour city tour and enjoy some local food! Off to bed!
Dear Travelers and Parents,
School’s out for the summer! And the 2019 World is Your Oyster trip is only two weeks away.
We are so excited to have this experience with you! We wanted to send a couple of reminders as
we are nearing our departure date.
We are so excited to have this experience with you! We wanted to send a couple of reminders as
we are nearing our departure date.
Please visit our blog for additional information: https://worldisyouroyster2019.blogspot.com/
Please make sure that we have all the forms (permission, drug/alcohol policy, and medication)
completed. You can find copies on the blog.
completed. You can find copies on the blog.
It is also a good time to schedule a visit to the doctor. Please take the itineraries with you
(also on the blog). There are two separate itineraries posted, one for Singapore/Malaysia and one
for Bhutan.
(also on the blog). There are two separate itineraries posted, one for Singapore/Malaysia and one
for Bhutan.
Please be at the airport by 3:00am on June 20th for a 3:30am check-in.
Parents, please remember to write a letter to your child and put it in an envelope labeled with
their name. Students do get homesick and it is nice for them to have some encouraging words
from home.
their name. Students do get homesick and it is nice for them to have some encouraging words
from home.
Please make sure medication is in the original bottle and that each student has enough in
their carryon bag while in transit. If you would like for us to distribute medication, make sure
we have it in the original bottle with any distribution instructions.
their carryon bag while in transit. If you would like for us to distribute medication, make sure
we have it in the original bottle with any distribution instructions.
If you would like for us to hold onto extra money, please also put that in a separate labeled
envelope.
envelope.
If you are planning on using a frequent flyer number the confirmation number is GG9PK9.
Please add this online ahead of time so check-in is more efficient.
Please add this online ahead of time so check-in is more efficient.
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Ramsey Brookhart, Cayla Warneke, and Shelby Soto
Please be at United Airlines by 3:00am
on Thursday, June 20.
We will check in by 3:30am
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