First Thesis Presentations:
We went to the John Dodgson basement at 7:00 a.m. to attend the first round of thesis presentations. The presenters were: Dane Pemberton, Jeff Quaritius, and Allen Walker. We finished presentations at 9:00 a.m.
Changing of the Guards:
Lunch at:
Thames River Cruise:
7/26/2010
Travel Back to London:
At 6:00 a.m. we checked out of the Holiday Inn and took a taxi to the Dublin airport. We made it through security and customs without any trouble, and our RyanAir flight actually departed on time at 9:00 a.m.
More London Sites:
When we arrived in the London Stansted Airport at 10:30 a.m. we collected our luggage and took the Stansted Express train to King's Cross Station. We arrived in King's Cross at 11:30 a.m. and walked across the street to the John Dodgson House to check in for the week. After unpacking we met the whole group downstairs at 12:00 p.m. to go site seeing for the afternoon. We took a train to the Westminster Abbey area where we saw the Westminster Abbey, Big Ben the clock, attended a presentation by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and toured the Winston Churchill Museum.
The presentation by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors was interesting because they are equivalent to the Associated General Contractors of America, and it allowed us to compare and contrast the views and regulations of the two organizations.
After the presentation we toured the Winston Churchill Museum which was created in Churchill's actual Cold War bunker where he conducted most of his work. The Museum as a whole follows Churchill's career as "Cold War Statesman" between 1945 - 1965, and begins with his appointment as Prime Minister in 1940.
Dinner:
After the Museum tour we went back to the John Dodgson House to rest until 7:00 p.m. From there we went to eat dinner as a group at a Thai food restaurant. We finished dinner at 9:30 p.m. and ate ice cream while walking back to the John Dodgson House.
At 6:00 a.m. we checked out of the Holiday Inn and took a taxi to the Dublin airport. We made it through security and customs without any trouble, and our RyanAir flight actually departed on time at 9:00 a.m.
More London Sites:
When we arrived in the London Stansted Airport at 10:30 a.m. we collected our luggage and took the Stansted Express train to King's Cross Station. We arrived in King's Cross at 11:30 a.m. and walked across the street to the John Dodgson House to check in for the week. After unpacking we met the whole group downstairs at 12:00 p.m. to go site seeing for the afternoon. We took a train to the Westminster Abbey area where we saw the Westminster Abbey, Big Ben the clock, attended a presentation by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and toured the Winston Churchill Museum.
The presentation by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors was interesting because they are equivalent to the Associated General Contractors of America, and it allowed us to compare and contrast the views and regulations of the two organizations.
After the presentation we toured the Winston Churchill Museum which was created in Churchill's actual Cold War bunker where he conducted most of his work. The Museum as a whole follows Churchill's career as "Cold War Statesman" between 1945 - 1965, and begins with his appointment as Prime Minister in 1940.
Dinner:
After the Museum tour we went back to the John Dodgson House to rest until 7:00 p.m. From there we went to eat dinner as a group at a Thai food restaurant. We finished dinner at 9:30 p.m. and ate ice cream while walking back to the John Dodgson House.
7/25/2010
Hurling Match:
We woke up the next morning at 10:00 a.m. to eat breakfast and work on our thesis presentations. After working for a few hours we watched the Dublin hurling match on TV which was very entertaining.
Dublin City Walk:
After the hurling match we started walking the river Liffey in Dublin. While walking along the river we stepped into a few gift shops to look around and explored the historical district of the city. At 7:00 p.m. we decided to walk back to the Temple Bar area to eat at the Elephant Castle restaurant again. After dinner we ate ice cream and walked back to the Holiday Inn to pack for the following morning flight to London.
We woke up the next morning at 10:00 a.m. to eat breakfast and work on our thesis presentations. After working for a few hours we watched the Dublin hurling match on TV which was very entertaining.
Dublin City Walk:
After the hurling match we started walking the river Liffey in Dublin. While walking along the river we stepped into a few gift shops to look around and explored the historical district of the city. At 7:00 p.m. we decided to walk back to the Temple Bar area to eat at the Elephant Castle restaurant again. After dinner we ate ice cream and walked back to the Holiday Inn to pack for the following morning flight to London.
7/24/2010
Bus Tour:
We woke up at 10:00 a.m. and ate lunch on Grafton Street which Dublin's most popular retail area. After lunch we took a live commentary bus tour through the entire city.
Jameson Whiskey:
At 1:00 p.m. we went to the old Jameson Irish Whiskey distillery tour. The tour explained the history of the Jameson family, and we learned the triple distilling process that makes Jameson whiskey different from other whiskeys.
Guinness Storehouse:
We left the old Jameson distillery at 3:00 p.m. to go to the Guinness Storehouse. While in this building we explored the different exhibits which explained the Guinness beer making process.
Sports Night:
After the Guinness Storehouse we went to eat dinner at a local cafe in the Temple Bar are. When we finished dinner at 7:00 p.m. we went back to the Auld Dubliner bar to watch the Dublin gaelic football match and Brian Brody sing again to celebrate the victory. After leaving there we went to a smaller local pub to listen to more Irish music. At 3:00 a.m. we went back to the Holiday Inn.
We woke up at 10:00 a.m. and ate lunch on Grafton Street which Dublin's most popular retail area. After lunch we took a live commentary bus tour through the entire city.
Jameson Whiskey:
At 1:00 p.m. we went to the old Jameson Irish Whiskey distillery tour. The tour explained the history of the Jameson family, and we learned the triple distilling process that makes Jameson whiskey different from other whiskeys.
Guinness Storehouse:
We left the old Jameson distillery at 3:00 p.m. to go to the Guinness Storehouse. While in this building we explored the different exhibits which explained the Guinness beer making process.
Sports Night:
After the Guinness Storehouse we went to eat dinner at a local cafe in the Temple Bar are. When we finished dinner at 7:00 p.m. we went back to the Auld Dubliner bar to watch the Dublin gaelic football match and Brian Brody sing again to celebrate the victory. After leaving there we went to a smaller local pub to listen to more Irish music. At 3:00 a.m. we went back to the Holiday Inn.
7/23/2010
Leaving the Slums of Dublin:
We woke up at 8:00 a.m. with our bags still packed ready to leave the slums of Dublin. At 9:00 a.m we made someone meet us in the apartment to tell us what was going on, and we explained to them that we want to move to the original apartment or get our money back. Well she explained that they had overbooked the original apartments so we would have to get a refund. This was fine because we went to the Holiday Inn instead, and it was located in the nicer part of Dublin (South of the River Liffey).
South of the River Liffey:
After taking a taxi to the Holiday Inn, it was 1:00 p.m. and we were ready to see the city. We went directly to the Temple Bar area which was known for its pubs and restaurants. The walk took only a few minutes and we arrived at the Elifent Castle restaurant at 6:00 p.m. for dinner. After dinner we went to the actual Temple Bar which is one of the more famous bars in Dublin.
After leaving there, we went to the Auld Dubliner Bar to listen to Brian Brody. He is a well known Irish performer who only visits his hometown of Dublin to perform once a year. We left the Auld Dubliner at 2:00 a.m. and went back to the Holiday Inn.
We woke up at 8:00 a.m. with our bags still packed ready to leave the slums of Dublin. At 9:00 a.m we made someone meet us in the apartment to tell us what was going on, and we explained to them that we want to move to the original apartment or get our money back. Well she explained that they had overbooked the original apartments so we would have to get a refund. This was fine because we went to the Holiday Inn instead, and it was located in the nicer part of Dublin (South of the River Liffey).
South of the River Liffey:
After taking a taxi to the Holiday Inn, it was 1:00 p.m. and we were ready to see the city. We went directly to the Temple Bar area which was known for its pubs and restaurants. The walk took only a few minutes and we arrived at the Elifent Castle restaurant at 6:00 p.m. for dinner. After dinner we went to the actual Temple Bar which is one of the more famous bars in Dublin.
After leaving there, we went to the Auld Dubliner Bar to listen to Brian Brody. He is a well known Irish performer who only visits his hometown of Dublin to perform once a year. We left the Auld Dubliner at 2:00 a.m. and went back to the Holiday Inn.
7/22/2010
Wetlands Project:
At 10:00 a.m. we took a bus(which was supposed to be there at 9:00 a.m.) to an Educational Wetlands project in Manchester. We arrived at the jobsite at 11:00 a.m. and attended a meeting to explain the the project's vision. After the meeting, lunch was provided and we began our tours of the construction area.
The project was being constructed to provide multiple learning environments to local students and tourist. One unusual element of the project was the fact that it was being constructed on a concrete/foam 120'x75' pontoon. This was being done to allow the building to float in the middle a lake, and it would also be able to elevate up and down in relation to the tidal water levels.
Travel to Dublin:
After the jobsite tour we returned to Lambert Hall to pack for our weekend trip and finally turn in our thesis projects. We took a train to the Manchester Airport and left on a RyanAir flight to Dublin, Ireland at 10:15 p.m. We arrived in Dublin at 11:00 p.m. and went to pick up keys for an apartment we rented. After picking up the keys we told the taxi drivers where to go according to the directions given to us by the rental agency and they started laughing. The drivers then explained that the address was located on one of the roughest streets in Dublin. We started questioning each other and wondering how this could have happened because the pictures on the internet were so nice. We eventually found out that an email sent to one of us 2 days before leaving for Dublin said that we were being "upgraded to a nicer apartment free of charge." Well that was not the case, and we were not going to let it stand. That night we made some friendly phone calls to the rental agency, and we actually ended up sleeping in our "upgraded" apartment with hopes of fixing the problem in the morning.
At 10:00 a.m. we took a bus(which was supposed to be there at 9:00 a.m.) to an Educational Wetlands project in Manchester. We arrived at the jobsite at 11:00 a.m. and attended a meeting to explain the the project's vision. After the meeting, lunch was provided and we began our tours of the construction area.
The project was being constructed to provide multiple learning environments to local students and tourist. One unusual element of the project was the fact that it was being constructed on a concrete/foam 120'x75' pontoon. This was being done to allow the building to float in the middle a lake, and it would also be able to elevate up and down in relation to the tidal water levels.
Travel to Dublin:
After the jobsite tour we returned to Lambert Hall to pack for our weekend trip and finally turn in our thesis projects. We took a train to the Manchester Airport and left on a RyanAir flight to Dublin, Ireland at 10:15 p.m. We arrived in Dublin at 11:00 p.m. and went to pick up keys for an apartment we rented. After picking up the keys we told the taxi drivers where to go according to the directions given to us by the rental agency and they started laughing. The drivers then explained that the address was located on one of the roughest streets in Dublin. We started questioning each other and wondering how this could have happened because the pictures on the internet were so nice. We eventually found out that an email sent to one of us 2 days before leaving for Dublin said that we were being "upgraded to a nicer apartment free of charge." Well that was not the case, and we were not going to let it stand. That night we made some friendly phone calls to the rental agency, and we actually ended up sleeping in our "upgraded" apartment with hopes of fixing the problem in the morning.
7/21/2010
MediaCityUK:
At 8:30 a.m. we took a train to the MediaCityUK being building in Manchester. This is a city designed specifically around the media industry. It will extend to a fairly broad scope of professionals, but expect MediaCityUK’s population to include everyone from TV producers to computer game designers.
We arrived at the jobsite at 10:00 a.m. and began a meeting with one of Bovis Lend Lease's (Contractor) project executives who explained the purpose of the MediaCity. After the meeting we toured the perimeter of the jobsite and were able to ask on of the project superintendents questions along the way.
After the tour, we ate lunch at a nearby mall. At 2:30 p.m. we took a train back to Lambert Hall to work on thesis projects.
At 8:30 a.m. we took a train to the MediaCityUK being building in Manchester. This is a city designed specifically around the media industry. It will extend to a fairly broad scope of professionals, but expect MediaCityUK’s population to include everyone from TV producers to computer game designers.
We arrived at the jobsite at 10:00 a.m. and began a meeting with one of Bovis Lend Lease's (Contractor) project executives who explained the purpose of the MediaCity. After the meeting we toured the perimeter of the jobsite and were able to ask on of the project superintendents questions along the way.
After the tour, we ate lunch at a nearby mall. At 2:30 p.m. we took a train back to Lambert Hall to work on thesis projects.
7/20/2010
University of Salford:
At 9:00 a.m. we took a train to the University of Salford to eat lunch and attend a demonstration pertaining to their ThinkLab. The ThinkLab facilitates research issues related to Information and Communication Technologies while providing answers to challenges faced by industry, commerce, and the community. The meetings was held in the ThinkLab ThinkPod which is a futuristic conference room equipped with 3D projectors and video conferencing facilities.
After the meetings we went back to Lambert Hall to work on thesis because the BIM thesis projects were due that Thursday.
At 9:00 a.m. we took a train to the University of Salford to eat lunch and attend a demonstration pertaining to their ThinkLab. The ThinkLab facilitates research issues related to Information and Communication Technologies while providing answers to challenges faced by industry, commerce, and the community. The meetings was held in the ThinkLab ThinkPod which is a futuristic conference room equipped with 3D projectors and video conferencing facilities.
After the meetings we went back to Lambert Hall to work on thesis because the BIM thesis projects were due that Thursday.
7/19/2010
Travel to Manchester:
We took a train from Edinburgh, Scotland to Manchester, England at 7:45 a.m. We arrived at 11:30 a.m. and checked into our accommodations at Lambert Hall. After unpacking we went to eat lunch at a local pub, and then we took the tram to the Manchester United football stadium for a guided tour inside the stadium.
We left the stadium at 4:30 p.m. and went back to Lambert Hall to work on thesis projects. At 7:00 p.m. we had a welcome dinner at an Indian restaurant. We finished dinner at 9:30 p.m. and went back to Lambert Hall to work on thesis all night.
We took a train from Edinburgh, Scotland to Manchester, England at 7:45 a.m. We arrived at 11:30 a.m. and checked into our accommodations at Lambert Hall. After unpacking we went to eat lunch at a local pub, and then we took the tram to the Manchester United football stadium for a guided tour inside the stadium.
We left the stadium at 4:30 p.m. and went back to Lambert Hall to work on thesis projects. At 7:00 p.m. we had a welcome dinner at an Indian restaurant. We finished dinner at 9:30 p.m. and went back to Lambert Hall to work on thesis all night.
7/18/2010
Work Day:
We started working on thesis at 8:30 a.m. At 12:30 p.m. some of us went to eat lunch at The Filling Station to watch the Open Tournament. After lunch we continued working on thesis and washed clothes. Around 10:00 p.m. we packed for the next morning trip to Manchester, England.
7/17/2010
St. Andrews Group:
Nick Byram
Drew Young
Matt Hahn
Bryan Brindley
2010 Open:
We went on the 6:45 a.m. train from Edinburgh train station to St. Andrews, Scotland. When we arrived at the St. Andrews train station we took a taxi to the golf course to attend the 201o British Open Tournament. After buying tickets we bought breakfast and walked directly to the hole #10 Grand Stands. We picked our seats and were settled in by 8:30 a.m. We chose this grand stand over the others because from there we could watch 6 different holes be played at once. It also was one of the only grand stands with its back to the constant 40 mph wind.
We stayed in our seats until 5:30 p.m. and then left to follow Tiger Woods to the #18 hole. While there we finished the remaining groups finish their rounds and then took a taxi back to the train station. We took the 7:15 p.m. train back to Edinburgh where we returned at 8:00 p.m.
Nick Byram
Drew Young
Matt Hahn
Bryan Brindley
2010 Open:
We went on the 6:45 a.m. train from Edinburgh train station to St. Andrews, Scotland. When we arrived at the St. Andrews train station we took a taxi to the golf course to attend the 201o British Open Tournament. After buying tickets we bought breakfast and walked directly to the hole #10 Grand Stands. We picked our seats and were settled in by 8:30 a.m. We chose this grand stand over the others because from there we could watch 6 different holes be played at once. It also was one of the only grand stands with its back to the constant 40 mph wind.
We stayed in our seats until 5:30 p.m. and then left to follow Tiger Woods to the #18 hole. While there we finished the remaining groups finish their rounds and then took a taxi back to the train station. We took the 7:15 p.m. train back to Edinburgh where we returned at 8:00 p.m.
7/16/2010
King Arthur's Seat:
We started working on thesis at 9:00 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. I went to walk around the city of Edinburgh. I ate lunch at a pizzeria and then bought some gifts for my family. I went back to New Arthur Place to work on thesis at 2:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. A small group hiked to King Arthur's Seat. We hiked back down at 6:30 p.m. to eat dinner and continue work on thesis projects. 
We started working on thesis at 9:00 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. I went to walk around the city of Edinburgh. I ate lunch at a pizzeria and then bought some gifts for my family. I went back to New Arthur Place to work on thesis at 2:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. A small group hiked to King Arthur's Seat. We hiked back down at 6:30 p.m. to eat dinner and continue work on thesis projects.
7/15/2010
Edinburgh Trams:
At 9:15 a.m. we took a bus to the TIE (Transport Initiatives Edinburgh) headquarters to attend an informative presentation on the importants of the new Edinburgh tram system being developed today. The presentation was given by one of the project leaders who explained why the tram system will help the local economy, and she explained the specifics of the project such as pricing and schedules.
The presentation ended at 11:15 a.m. and we then traveled to 2 of the tram system jobsites. The first jobsite pertained to an impressive and complicated railway bridge that crossed a high-speed railway. The second stop was at Roseburn Junction where the railway was being placed under an existing road, and it was also the site of the tram maintenance building.
We left the 2nd jobsite at 12:30 p.m. and took the bus to eat lunch at The Railbridge Bistro in the village of South Queensferry, on the banks of the River Forth.
After lunch we took a bus to Scotland's new Parliament Building in Edinburgh which has been hailed as one of the most innovative designs in Britain today. From there we went back to New Arthurs Place at 4:30 p.m. to work on thesis.
At 9:15 a.m. we took a bus to the TIE (Transport Initiatives Edinburgh) headquarters to attend an informative presentation on the importants of the new Edinburgh tram system being developed today. The presentation was given by one of the project leaders who explained why the tram system will help the local economy, and she explained the specifics of the project such as pricing and schedules.
The presentation ended at 11:15 a.m. and we then traveled to 2 of the tram system jobsites. The first jobsite pertained to an impressive and complicated railway bridge that crossed a high-speed railway. The second stop was at Roseburn Junction where the railway was being placed under an existing road, and it was also the site of the tram maintenance building.
We left the 2nd jobsite at 12:30 p.m. and took the bus to eat lunch at The Railbridge Bistro in the village of South Queensferry, on the banks of the River Forth.
After lunch we took a bus to Scotland's new Parliament Building in Edinburgh which has been hailed as one of the most innovative designs in Britain today. From there we went back to New Arthurs Place at 4:30 p.m. to work on thesis.
7/14/2010
Heriot Watt University:
We took a bus to Heriot Watt University where we toured the campus buildings and attended 2 lectures given by the School of Built Environment professors. One lecture covered the overall history and objective of the University, and the other showed how Supply Chain Management could be implemented into the construction industry.
At 12:30 we left Heriot Watt University and took a bus to Princes St. for lunch. We walked to The Filling Station Pub & Grill, and at 2:30 we went to the Scotch Whisky Experience. While there we learned the production process and the differences between certain types of Scotch.
After the Scotch Whisky Experience we went back to New Arthur Place to have thesis meetings and work on thesis.
We took a bus to Heriot Watt University where we toured the campus buildings and attended 2 lectures given by the School of Built Environment professors. One lecture covered the overall history and objective of the University, and the other showed how Supply Chain Management could be implemented into the construction industry.
At 12:30 we left Heriot Watt University and took a bus to Princes St. for lunch. We walked to The Filling Station Pub & Grill, and at 2:30 we went to the Scotch Whisky Experience. While there we learned the production process and the differences between certain types of Scotch.
After the Scotch Whisky Experience we went back to New Arthur Place to have thesis meetings and work on thesis.
7/13/2010
The British Open:
We took a train at 8:00 a.m. from Edinburgh to St. Andrews, Scotland. When we arrived at 9:15 a.m. we took taxis to the St. Andrew Golf Course to attend the practice rounds of the 2010 British Open Tournament.
While we were there we walked the course, sat in the 18th hole grand stands, and bought souvenirs. At 6:30 p.m. we took a train back to Edinburgh to work on thesis projects.
We took a train at 8:00 a.m. from Edinburgh to St. Andrews, Scotland. When we arrived at 9:15 a.m. we took taxis to the St. Andrew Golf Course to attend the practice rounds of the 2010 British Open Tournament.
While we were there we walked the course, sat in the 18th hole grand stands, and bought souvenirs. At 6:30 p.m. we took a train back to Edinburgh to work on thesis projects.
7/12/2010
Travel to Edinburgh:
We left London, England at 8:55 a.m. and arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland at 1:30 p.m. After the long train ride we checked into our accommodations at New Arthur Place. From there we walked to the Edinburgh Castle which is set on an extinct volcano and served as an old Scottish fortress.
We left London, England at 8:55 a.m. and arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland at 1:30 p.m. After the long train ride we checked into our accommodations at New Arthur Place. From there we walked to the Edinburgh Castle which is set on an extinct volcano and served as an old Scottish fortress.
After leaving the Castle at 6:15 p.m. we watched a comical circus act on Lawnmarket Road, and then we continued to an Italian restaurant to eat dinner. After dinner we returned to New Arthur Place for a web conference on "project cash flow."
7/11/2010
Travel back to London:
We went to eat a ham and cheese omelet at a local restaurant for breakfast at 10:00 a.m. Then we went on a 2 1/2 hour guided bus tour of Paris. When we finished the tour we went to the Sacre-Coeur which is a Catholic church that sits on a hill top above Paris.
After leaving there at 5:00 p.m. we went to check out of our hotel and took the subway to the Paris train station. From there we took the EuroStar back to London, England where we met the rest of the group at the John Dodgson House.
We went to eat a ham and cheese omelet at a local restaurant for breakfast at 10:00 a.m. Then we went on a 2 1/2 hour guided bus tour of Paris. When we finished the tour we went to the Sacre-Coeur which is a Catholic church that sits on a hill top above Paris.
After leaving there at 5:00 p.m. we went to check out of our hotel and took the subway to the Paris train station. From there we took the EuroStar back to London, England where we met the rest of the group at the John Dodgson House.
7/10/2010
Arc de Triomphe:
We woke up at 9:00 a.m. and ate breakfast at the neighborhood pastry shop. Then we rode a train to the Arc de Triomphe which is a monument commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his war victories.
We reached the Louvre Museum at 2:00 p.m. and toured each exhibit. One of the more impressive artifacts was the Code of Hammurabi which is the oldest ancient code of law dating back to 1790 B.C.
FIFA Fan Fest:
After dinner we took the subway to the Eiffel Tower to watch the World Cup 3rd place match between Germany and Uruguay with around 50,000 other soccer fans. The match was shown on a big screen provided by the city which was part of the FIFA Fan Fest held in form of the Palais de Chaillot. After the match we stayed to watch the Eiffel Tower lights for the last time and then went back to the hotel.
We woke up at 9:00 a.m. and ate breakfast at the neighborhood pastry shop. Then we rode a train to the Arc de Triomphe which is a monument commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his war victories.
The Louvre Museum:
From there we walked directly down the Champs Ellysees towards the Louvre. The Champs Ellysees is where you can find luxury shops, theaters, and cafes.
From there we walked directly down the Champs Ellysees towards the Louvre. The Champs Ellysees is where you can find luxury shops, theaters, and cafes.
On the walk we stopped at a pizzeria at 12:15 p.m. to eat lunch. After lunch we continued the walk through a park (Jardin des Tuileries) to the Louvre.
We reached the Louvre Museum at 2:00 p.m. and toured each exhibit. One of the more impressive artifacts was the Code of Hammurabi which is the oldest ancient code of law dating back to 1790 B.C.
Notre Dame:
After exiting the Louvre at 4:00 p.m. we walked to Notre Dame and saw part of Saturday's Mass. Then we walked to a Turkish restaurant for dinner to try their rotisserie cooked beef.
After exiting the Louvre at 4:00 p.m. we walked to Notre Dame and saw part of Saturday's Mass. Then we walked to a Turkish restaurant for dinner to try their rotisserie cooked beef.
FIFA Fan Fest:
After dinner we took the subway to the Eiffel Tower to watch the World Cup 3rd place match between Germany and Uruguay with around 50,000 other soccer fans. The match was shown on a big screen provided by the city which was part of the FIFA Fan Fest held in form of the Palais de Chaillot. After the match we stayed to watch the Eiffel Tower lights for the last time and then went back to the hotel.
7/9/2010
Paris, France Group:
Nick Byram
Beau Fulton
Drew Young
Allen Walker
Travel to Paris:
We took the EuroStar train from St. Pancreas station in London, England at 6:55 a.m. to Paris, France. When we arrived in Paris at 10:55 a.m. we checked into our accommodations at the Hotel George Opera. We dropped off our bags and headed to the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower:
When we arrived at the Eiffel Tower we walked around the surrounding area, sat in the park, and waited on our ticket time for the tower tour.
Nick Byram
Beau Fulton
Drew Young
Allen Walker
Travel to Paris:
We took the EuroStar train from St. Pancreas station in London, England at 6:55 a.m. to Paris, France. When we arrived in Paris at 10:55 a.m. we checked into our accommodations at the Hotel George Opera. We dropped off our bags and headed to the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower:
When we arrived at the Eiffel Tower we walked around the surrounding area, sat in the park, and waited on our ticket time for the tower tour.
At 6:30 p.m. we took an elevator to the 2nd platform of the tower, and then another 200 meter elevator to the top. From there we could see the entire city of Paris.
After looking around we went back to the bottom at 8:00 p.m. to eat dinner at a surrounding restaurant. After dinner we walked back to the park leading in front of the Eiffel Tower, Parc du Champ de Mars, at 9:30 p.m. to watch the Eiffel Tower light show. On the way we met 7 other college students form the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State College who were traveling for the summer. After visiting with them we went back to the hotel at 12:30 p.m.
7/8/2010
Work Day:
Started working on thesis projects at 8:30 a.m. and stopped at 5:30 p.m. to eat dinner at a pub with most of the group.
Started working on thesis projects at 8:30 a.m. and stopped at 5:30 p.m. to eat dinner at a pub with most of the group.
7/7/2010
Salisbury Cathedral:
At 8:00 a.m. we took a bus to Victoria Station where we transferred to another bus for our all-day guided tour. At 11:00 a.m. we arrived at our first stop, Salisbury Cathedral. This Cathedral is mainly known for supporting Britain's tallest spire standing at 404 feet, but more importantly is home to the fines of only 4 surviving original 1215 A.D. Magna Carta.
At 8:00 a.m. we took a bus to Victoria Station where we transferred to another bus for our all-day guided tour. At 11:00 a.m. we arrived at our first stop, Salisbury Cathedral. This Cathedral is mainly known for supporting Britain's tallest spire standing at 404 feet, but more importantly is home to the fines of only 4 surviving original 1215 A.D. Magna Carta.
Stonehenge:
We left Salisbury Cathedral at 12:30 p.m. and traveled to Stonehenge near Amesbury. When we arrived at 1:00 p.m. we began a self guided tour that led us around the perimeter walkway of the structure.
We left Salisbury Cathedral at 12:30 p.m. and traveled to Stonehenge near Amesbury. When we arrived at 1:00 p.m. we began a self guided tour that led us around the perimeter walkway of the structure.
Roman Baths:
At 1:45 p.m. we left Stonehenge and traveled to Bath, England where we toured the Roman Baths at the Abbey Church yard. After the tour we walked the city until 4:30 p.m. At that time we loaded back onto the bus and traveled back to London.
At 1:45 p.m. we left Stonehenge and traveled to Bath, England where we toured the Roman Baths at the Abbey Church yard. After the tour we walked the city until 4:30 p.m. At that time we loaded back onto the bus and traveled back to London.
7/6/2010
The British Museum:
At 9:30 a.m. we went to tour the British Museum in London. The Museum's collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures mirrors the city of London's global variety. One of the Museum's most prized pieces is the Rossetta Stone.
That Afternoon:
We left the British Museum at 12:00 p.m. and ate lunch at YO! Sushi.
After lunch we stopped by the grocery store, and at 3:30 p.m. we met the professors at the John Dodgson House for our project progress meeting. From there, everyone went their separate ways to work on projects.
At 9:30 a.m. we went to tour the British Museum in London. The Museum's collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures mirrors the city of London's global variety. One of the Museum's most prized pieces is the Rossetta Stone.
That Afternoon:
We left the British Museum at 12:00 p.m. and ate lunch at YO! Sushi.
After lunch we stopped by the grocery store, and at 3:30 p.m. we met the professors at the John Dodgson House for our project progress meeting. From there, everyone went their separate ways to work on projects.
7/5/2010
Travel to London:
We went to the Geneva Airport at 9:30 a.m. to prepare for our 10:45 a.m. flight back to London, but during our check-in we were informed that the flight was delayed to 12:50 p.m. When the plane finally arrived it was 1:00 p.m. and we were way behind schedule to meet the rest of the group in London for the Imperial War Museum tour. We eventually returned to London at 3:30 p.m. and checked back into the John Dodgson House for the week.
Cambridge Theatre:
At 5:30 p.m. everyone had returned to the John Dodgson House. We left to eat dinner at a pub around 6:00 p.m., and at 8:00 p.m. we went to Chicago the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre in London.
We went to the Geneva Airport at 9:30 a.m. to prepare for our 10:45 a.m. flight back to London, but during our check-in we were informed that the flight was delayed to 12:50 p.m. When the plane finally arrived it was 1:00 p.m. and we were way behind schedule to meet the rest of the group in London for the Imperial War Museum tour. We eventually returned to London at 3:30 p.m. and checked back into the John Dodgson House for the week.
Cambridge Theatre:
At 5:30 p.m. everyone had returned to the John Dodgson House. We left to eat dinner at a pub around 6:00 p.m., and at 8:00 p.m. we went to Chicago the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre in London.
7/4/2010
Bern:
Before leaving Interlaken at 9:00 a.m. to go back to Geneva, we all agreed to stop in Bern, Switzerland for the day. We arrived in Bern, which is the capital of Switzerland, at 10:30 a.m. and began walking the river that winds through the city. During the walk we visited the Bear Park which houses 4 of the city's mascots. Also along the river part of the group decided to take advantage of the cold water and went swimming.
Travel to Geneva:
At 4:00 p.m. we left Bern to finish the train ride to Geneva. We arrived at 5:00 p.m., checked into the Holiday Inn with air conditioning, and took a bus to the Geneva harbor for dinner. After dinner at a pizzeria, we went back to the hotel at 10:00 p.m. to catch up on our sleep.
Before leaving Interlaken at 9:00 a.m. to go back to Geneva, we all agreed to stop in Bern, Switzerland for the day. We arrived in Bern, which is the capital of Switzerland, at 10:30 a.m. and began walking the river that winds through the city. During the walk we visited the Bear Park which houses 4 of the city's mascots. Also along the river part of the group decided to take advantage of the cold water and went swimming.
Travel to Geneva:
At 4:00 p.m. we left Bern to finish the train ride to Geneva. We arrived at 5:00 p.m., checked into the Holiday Inn with air conditioning, and took a bus to the Geneva harbor for dinner. After dinner at a pizzeria, we went back to the hotel at 10:00 p.m. to catch up on our sleep.
7/3/2010
Top of Europe:
At 8:30 a.m. Robert, Beau, Nick, Sally, Anna, and myself took a train from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Also known as Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe is only accessible by the Jungfrau Railway which is Europe's highest-altitude and steepest railway station. We arrived at 12:00 p.m. and ate lunch. We also discovered some of Jungfraujoch's attractions such as the Sphinx Observation Terrace, Ice Palace, and Snow Plateau.
Grindelwald:
After visiting the Top of Europe for a few hours we started the journey back to Interlaken, but on the way stopped to visit Grindelwald, Switzerland. This small adventure sport town was one of the many interesting places passed through while riding the Jungfrau Railway. We left there at 5:00 p.m. and returned to Interlaken to eat dinner with the rest of the group.
At 8:30 a.m. Robert, Beau, Nick, Sally, Anna, and myself took a train from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Also known as Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe is only accessible by the Jungfrau Railway which is Europe's highest-altitude and steepest railway station. We arrived at 12:00 p.m. and ate lunch. We also discovered some of Jungfraujoch's attractions such as the Sphinx Observation Terrace, Ice Palace, and Snow Plateau.
Grindelwald:
After visiting the Top of Europe for a few hours we started the journey back to Interlaken, but on the way stopped to visit Grindelwald, Switzerland. This small adventure sport town was one of the many interesting places passed through while riding the Jungfrau Railway. We left there at 5:00 p.m. and returned to Interlaken to eat dinner with the rest of the group.
7/2/2010
Interlaken, Switzerland Group:
Kendal Unger
Drew Young
Austin Patten
Robert Parks
Nick Byram
Corey Collier
Beau Fulton
Logan Johnston
Jeff Quaritius
Michael Plash
Allen Walker
John Self
Travel to Interlaken:
We left on a train from Kings Cross in London at 5:30 a.m. to connect with the Gatwick Express train at Victoria Station. Once we reached Gatwick airport we flew to Geneva, Switzerland. From Geneva, we took a 2 hour train ride to Interlaken.
Canyoning:
When our train arrived in Interlaken we checked into our accommodations. Some of us stayed at Balmer's and the others stayed at Backpacker's Villa. We then met at Outdoor Interlaken for our 4:45 p.m. canyoning trip. After the canyoning trip we all ate dinner at the Balmer's grill.
Kendal Unger
Drew Young
Austin Patten
Robert Parks
Nick Byram
Corey Collier
Beau Fulton
Logan Johnston
Jeff Quaritius
Michael Plash
Allen Walker
John Self
Travel to Interlaken:
We left on a train from Kings Cross in London at 5:30 a.m. to connect with the Gatwick Express train at Victoria Station. Once we reached Gatwick airport we flew to Geneva, Switzerland. From Geneva, we took a 2 hour train ride to Interlaken.
Canyoning:
When our train arrived in Interlaken we checked into our accommodations. Some of us stayed at Balmer's and the others stayed at Backpacker's Villa. We then met at Outdoor Interlaken for our 4:45 p.m. canyoning trip. After the canyoning trip we all ate dinner at the Balmer's grill.
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