Thursday 25 August 2011

Hey everyone,
As the tutors didn't do a very long post yesterday because they were 'tired', we thought we'd do one.

We woke up ridiculously early (not for Kate!) to get one of the few hotel showers- which were actually really hot.

At about 9 we left for a primary school where we did 3 concerts back to back with some interesting dance moves from me, Frances and Joe to 'I feel good' and some great soloing from Louis and Emmanuel- as usual! (and the rest of us...)

Then, they fed us some school dinners which were very good- minus the dry cardboard cracker things, and we spoke to a few of the Swedish children (which was embarrassing for us as their English at 6 years old was miles better than our Swedish- Maddie and I have just been told hi means shark here...)

Next we visited an old people's home and did a quieter concert for them. They really enjoyed our jazz music and said it was a nice change from the folk music they are used to.

Soon it was time for the part of the day I had been looking forward to most, going shopping! The mall was huge and the pic 'n' mix here is insane- Frances managed to buy 0.98kg for just £7... I think most of the others just bought McDonald's, sorry parents.

In the evening we had a workshop session with some sweeds who were really friendly- especially the boys.. Being the only flautist in band I somehow ended up in a practice session with 7 people from their band and no-one from ours which was quite scary as we had to learn dance moves [Kate was in her element - loving every moment, giggling and dancing well -PD].

We had a 'Wilko' jam- basically, we all soloed and then Nick Wilkinson took over for about 5 minutes... We ate with them and then they showed us some more Swedish dancing which was hilarious.

Soon after, we returned to the hotel and were allowed a whole 10 minutes in the boys' room before bed.

I have to go now as we are about to leave for our 5th concert in 2 days but hope you're all well and missing us loads.

Hugs from all your children, Kate xx



2 comments:

  1. A kilo of sweets for £7. Glad to see my lecture about spending responsibly has paid off. David (Frances' Dad).

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  2. wow...thanx 4 the detailed blog...you lot are definitely enjoying yourselves..there's nothing much to miss here in London..its been rain rain and rain today.

    Miss you guys...enjoy your stay over there

    Victor (Emmanuel's Dad)

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