Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Day1 (Travel)

DAY 1 (TRAVEL)

July 25, 2018 — Leave a comment

Hi everyone from home.

We are currently at the hotel in Auckland after three tiring flights. After more than 24 hours of travel we all exhausted, but so happy to be here. We are blessed to say we arrived safe and sound and our luggage and bells have safely landed with us.

After getting out of the airport we met up with our friendly tour guides and headed to the city. Despite seeing only a glimpse of the “Land of Contrast” we were all taken aback by the landscape. And after long practices we all can’t wait to share our music with others in this gorgeous place.

Lexie and Mio

Arrived in Auckland New Zealand

Eiko writes;

3:40 am New Zealand time - wide awake, so good time to post. 46 people, 46 suitcase, 18 bell cases - all made it after 3 flights, security checks, and customs. Thanks to my group ahead of time for tagging me in their posts!

Arrived in Auckland

Beautiful downtown Auckland

First Dinner in New Zealand

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

To Australia!

The ringers from Emanuel and Katonah are off and on their way to Australia and New Zealand for their 3 weeks tour this afternoon. They will have ringing tour and attend the 18th World Symposium of English Handbells. Here is the send off picture taken in between the erratic shower falls since last night.

Thursday, May 31, 2018

At the Kendal

Some members of ERI,II,III and an alumni participated in the Annual Handbell concert of the Handbell group of Kendal on Hudson on May 30th, 2018. The Kendal group was formed when our late Handbell Director Emeritus, Mrs. RoseMarie Wildman moved into this Senior Living Community in Tarrytown and kick started the group. Eiko now conduct the group and on this day invited members of Emanuel Ringers to perform together with the Kendal group.
Although the audience was limited to the residents of the facility and limited in size, ER ringers were well appreciated by the audience and the ringers of Kendal group alike, judging from the comments heard at the conclusion of the program.