Isle of Guernsey & Ireland

9 July     Mid 60's   Mostly Cloudy   7a - 2 pm
St. Peters Port, the capitol city of the Channel Island Guernsey has been a busy seaport since Roman times. Famous immigrants include Victor Hugo in the mid 1800s when he penned such works as Les Miserables.
On this overcast 1/2 day stop, a tender from the ship delivered us to downtown shopping, cultural walks, the Millennium Tapestries, a 1582 Craftsman Barn, Cornet Castle or the German Occupation Museum documenting such occasions the June, 1940  evacuation of 1/2 of the island's population and most of the children for safety. Mostly, our bodies are STILL trying to adjust to GMT + 1 and the 40 degree change in temperature that we left Thursday.

10 July Cobh / Cork Ireland    8 a - 6 pm
Mixed sun & clouds   SHOWERS   Mid 60's
Cork, originally Corcaigh, literally meaning swamp or marsh, lies at the mouth of River Lee. The largest natural harbor in Europe, Cork became a significant port on the southern coast of Ireland. Nearby Cobh boasts the base of the British Navy and the final departure of immigrants on both the Lusitania & the Titanic.
Nearby Blarney Castle gives visitors the opportunity to kiss "the stone" bringing a nimble tongue.
A drive to the quaint fishing village of Kinsale, with its cobbled streets and gourmet restaurants is a treat.Just another 10K further is the famous Old Head Golf Links where a foursome may have been treated to stunning views AND a heavy shower! Which DH  was low medalist?
We are wishing traveler Celesta D a very Happy Birthday!
Night life on board ship may be taking in a show, dancing, karaoke, the casino OR a movie on deck. 
EXHAUSTING! Miss Daisey (photo unavailable) may even have a suitor:)
Cheers,
Deb

Saying Goodbye to Christos & Timmy

Since arriving Friday morning, the High Street Travelers have been in the wonderful hands and care of escort Christos (originally from Greece) and Driver Timmy (from Kosovo).
Driving rural English roads in a mini-bus is a feat all in and of itself, but having a professional and experienced driver is worth millions!
Christos has entertained us in The Cotswolds and now we must say caio, or "until we meet again".
THANK YOU both for your wonderful care!  Oh yea, Miss Daisey thanks you too:)
dh

CARIBBEAN PRINCESS Sails from Southampton, ENGLAND

We are ALL aboard and ready to enjoy all that cruising the English & Irish channels has to offer.
Among our 3,500 BEST friends, we will be treated to amazing food, spa treatments, 3 meals a day PLUS..
AND did you know that movies at sea are possible? Sitting in my chaise lounge, maybe with a favorite beverage and watching MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3 - Ghost Protocol is QUITE the experience:) LOVE IT!!
Miss Daisey is having quite a time also. She misses her friends back in Muncie, but with the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone - she is extremely happy!
Bon Voyage,
Deb

Weary Travelers Arrive, Windsor Castle & The Cotswolds

Friday, July 6

GOOD NEWS - we've arrived safely in England! No delays, but southern England has RAIN, RAIN and more RAIN:( Maybe we'll bring some home as souvenirs.
Queen Elizabeth open her weekend home, WINDSOR CASTLE to us for an afternoon tour.  The oldest & largest occupied castle in the world, the sprawling home is also a museum, fortress and state reception venue. After checking into our hotel and enjoying a group dinner, we headed to bed - our first rest in over 36 hours.

Saturday, July 7
Settled in southwest English countryside, The Cotswolds has beautiful villages, narrow roads and sheep. An unexpected but delightful stop was St. Peter's Parish of Winchcombe. Nearly 550 years old, she is graced by a weather-cock from a Bristol church since 1874 that sits upon the tower.
Set in the backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, we visited Sudeley Castle which is steeped in history of Henry VIII and his wives. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England's past. We also enjoyed the amazing Hidcote Gardens and estate of horticulturalist Lawrence Johnston.

Travelers Ready to Fly Across the Pond

STONEHENGE,  ENGLAND
Twenty four High Street Travelers depart this Thursday for a unique itinerary sailing around the British Isles. Our journey begins in the beautiful English Cotswold's area.

Fri   Jul 6   Arrive England & Tour Windsor Castle
Sat  Jul 7   Tour Hidcote Gardens & Sudeley Castle
Sun Jul 8   Visit Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral. Transfer to Southampton and
                 Embark the  CARIBBEAN PRINCESS
Mon Jul 9   Guernsey Island                       7 am - 2 pm
Tue Jul 10  Cobh, Ireland                          8 am - 6 pm
Wed Jul 11 Dublin, Ireland                        7 am - 6 pm
Thu Jul 12 Liverpool, England                   7 am - 7 pm
Fri  Jul 13  Belfast, No Ireland                   8 am - 6 pm
Sat Jul 14 Glasgow, Scotland                    7 am - 6 pm
Sun Jul 15  SEA DAY
Mon Jul 16  Invergordon, Scotland           7 am - 6 pm
Tue  Jul 17 Edinburgh, Scotland               7 am - 7 pm
Wed Jul 18  SEA DAY
Thu  Jul 19  LeHavre, France                    7 am - 8 pm
Fri   Jul 20   Southampton, England     &     Fly HOME! 

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2012 Schedule & Trips OPEN

The CHIHULLY glass panel shown above was ONE of the highlights on our recent Colunbus, IN Architecture trip.

Now Enrolling:

July 5 - 20         British Isle Cruise on the CROWN PRINCESS - BON VOYAGE TRAVELERS

Wed  Aug  8      Cincinnati,OH   Pompeii Exhibit & River Lunch Cruise WAIT LIST

Wed Sept 5        Fall MYSTERY Trip ?????????                     $75 per person

Sept 30 - Oct 6   "A Taste of Vermont"   Includes transportation, lodging,attractions,

                         11 meals, taxes & gratuities + MORE!   $1,099   per person

Wed Oct 31        Beef & Boards: CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, 3   $75 PER PERSON

Wed Nov 14       Boggstown Cabaret                                           $65 PER PERSON

Wed Dec 12        Beef & Boards: A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR    $75 PER PERSON

2013

MAR 17-23         SAVANNAH,GA: GARDEN TOUR & BILTMORE ESTATE
                         7 Days motor coach/ 6 Nights lodging/ 10 Meals/ $1,099 Per

MAY 5-17           CRUISE THE HAWAIIN ISLANDS: Royal Caribbean Ship / Air
                                                     Call for Price

RESERVATION POLICY:
1) Contact High Street UM Church at 765/747-8500

2) Payment must accompany reservation.

3) Cancellations made within 7 days of trip are not guaranteed a refund.

Tours are open to the Public, clubs & groups. All trips are deluxe motor coach unless noted. High Street Travelers is sponsored by and a mission of High Street United Methodist Church  219 S. High St.  Muncie, IN 47305

COORDINATOR - Deb Heeter  dheeter@ballstate.bsu.edu

              

March & April Day Trips Were Delightful!

The High Street Travelers enjoyed Lacomedia Dinner Theatre's 100th anniversary production of TITANIC on March 14th. It was a lovely day to travel to Springboro,Oh and the cast & crew truly made us land-lovers feel like we with onboard ship (until the end). The ship STILL sinks!

MYSTERY UNVEILED- the April 11th day started out a bit chilly, but the full bus of 50 travelers were not disappointed with the destination...Miami County,OH.

Our first stop was Brukner Nature Center in Troy,OH which is a privately-funded non profit nature preserve and rehabilitation center. We were treated to the company of a Barred Owl & Peregrine Falcon that are currently staying and being cared for by the staff.
For lunch in downtown Tipp City,OH the Travelers were treated to the 2nd floor private room of Harrison's and plenty of scrumptious and filling food. Antique stores line Main street of this city made famous by the Presidential slogan, "Tippecanoe and Tyler too".
And our final stop in Piqua,OH was to the Johnston Family Farm and Indian Agency. Still in operation are the mule-pulled canal boats, circa 1900 that transported people and goods up and down the Miami-Erie canal.
I am standing in the photo above next to the General Harrison and the two mules in the background walked the toe path for our 40 minute "commute".
Miami County is approximately 90 minutes from Muncie and Delaware County and definitely worth taking a look at.