We’re Scotland Bound!
Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont will be on tour in Scotland from June 22-30, 2018.
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More Scotland Highlights
(Thank you to Deb for sharing the post below.) Sweet pea flowers are the queen’s favorite. They had some bunches for sale at her gardens at Balmoral Castle, but I thought they looked a little weary from the heat. … Continue reading
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Adventures in Argyle (and other stories)
Editor’s note: The next few posts will be from various Bella Voce members sharing their own stories from the trip. This post is written by Ellen. We were warned about the “midgies.” They’re little bugs, somewhat similar to the no-see-ums … Continue reading
June 29-30: Inveraray and Home
Our last full day was a perfect compromise between relaxing and celebratory. After a blessedly late morning, we all met outside our hotel to commence the walk to Inveraray Castle. Alex showed us a shortcut through town that brought us … Continue reading
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June 28: Loch Ness and Inveraray
The monster hunt has begun! We checked out of Inverness to drive to catch a ferry on Loch Ness. The lake is long and narrow with mountains on either side, much like our own Lake Champlain. The dark, deep lake makes … Continue reading
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June 27: Inverness and the Highlands
Today we took a day excursion driving through the Scottish Highlands. Our tour guide indulged the Outlander fanatics aboard and took us to a location used in the TV series, Beauly Priory. The priory is a tumbledown monastery in a … Continue reading
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June 26: En Route to Inverness
Today was all about Gerry, our bus driver. We already knew he had skills since we saw him navigate the busy streets of Edinburgh, but this was a whole different ball game. Gerry expertly drove our giant coach bus up … Continue reading
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June 25: Stirling and Pitlochry
Monday was a busy day! We woke up and checked out of our hotel to head to St. Giles Cathedral. We were joined by Alex, our tour guide for the rest of the trip. Since the cathedral is open to … Continue reading
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June 23-24: Edinburgh
We arrived! Our first day in Edinburgh was a dramatic one. Some of us fell ill — some of us simply fell (down a volcano). But on Sunday, all the Vocettes woke up bright and happy and ready to greet … Continue reading
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We’re a Finalist!
We interrupt these Scotland posts for a special update! We are a Seven Daysies finalist for best choral ensemble in Vermont. Click here to vote for Bella Voce (under Arts + Entertainment). Spread the word and cast your vote by … Continue reading
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We’re Heading to Scotland!
Greetings, Bella Voce community! This Friday, June 22, members of Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont are leaving for a weeklong tour of Scotland. Check out our detailed itinerary here and follow along with us as we experience all the beauty … Continue reading
Food served at our winetasting
Yumm! We think the white ribbons were thinly sliced radish. Esther
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Arrivederci, Italia!
Greetings from Palace Hotel, Desenzano on Lake Garda’s southern end. WiFi access has been minimal unfortunately but we’ve had a full experience moving through 3 countries steadily & i hope you enjoy these thumbnail impressions of the vocettes abroad. Austria: … Continue reading
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Firenze – Jenny’s visit
It was a bit strange to say ciao to the group today while I stayed behind. The bus left at 7:15 this morning, and I left soon after for Florence. Checked in, then hit the streets. This is a busy … Continue reading
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Bella Voce’s Big Red Balloon Tour
Hello! After a successful day 1 (occupied mostly by flights, airports, a lovely walking tour of Vienna and dinner at a nice little restaurant a minute’s walk from our hotel), Day 2 is reaching it’s end! Still adjusting to losing … Continue reading
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Austrian countryside
A quick shot from the tour bus between destinations. The farms are lush and expansive. We see corn, sugar beets, and cukes mostly. We’ve been on the go since we touched ground on Friday, and we perform again tomorrow morning … Continue reading
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We are on our way
Greetings from Logan Airport in Boston! The first wave of singers are waiting at the gate and the rest have arrived. It looks like we’ll all be boarding before long – can’t wait! It has been a long day of … Continue reading
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In Vienna.
Jerry & I are in Vienna. Very humid here & a thunderstorm descended at 6 pm & it is still raining. Put a damper on visiting city center. After getting caught in a thunderstorm in Praha after a great organ … Continue reading
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Last day in Switzerland!
Hello Ladies! Grace and I just wanted to tell you all about our last day here in Switzerland. I think over the course of the last 6 days we have been thoroughly Swiss-ified. We have had lots of Gruyere cheese, … Continue reading
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Luzern
Hello ladies and Bella Fellas!! The first picture is of us and Lindsey’s friend Patrick in front of a famous Lion statue in Luzern, and the second picture is of us having real hot chocolate from Switzerland. SO AMAZING. It … Continue reading
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Sun is shining
It’s warm today in Prague & sunny because we bought an umbrella. I am the turquoise blob in front of the Municipal House/obecni dum. Beautiful art nouveau architecture. Esther
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Ciao from Italia
Buongiorno to all of my fellow travellers! I am at the beautiful Agriturismo Pulicaro in Acquapendente, Viterbo (abbreviated as VT!!) for my final day. Tomorrow I will hop an overnight train from Firenze to Wien! I have been busy planting … Continue reading
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Walking surfaces
Hi all. Picture of what you might be walking on. Esther
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Greetings from Prague
Prague is a beautiful city. Very art nouveau architecture so I am constantly looking up at all the fantastic embellishments and stained glass. Walked our feet off. Ascent to Prague Castle was very steep at the end. Everywhere you go … Continue reading
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Switzerland!
Well, this is the greatest idea EVER! Lindsey and I successfully made it to Lausanne, Switzerland last Thursday! We have had an amazing time so far, seeing may surrounding towns and beautiful sights. When we went to Geneva we had … Continue reading
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Preparations for Departure!
Things are ramping up this week and we readying ourselves for the big tour! One last rehearsal, copying programs, checking power adapters, printing posters, pulling out passports and soon we’ll be off! A group will depart by van together and … Continue reading
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Bella Voce Scotland Tour 2018 