Stellae Boreales – An Ottawa Suzuki Strings Violin Ensemble

We set out with bags under our eyes and spirits high.  Five thirty a.m. and the sun was peeking over the horizon casting an orange glow on the dew tipped grass.  It was a nippy morning and our breath was visible but we proceeded to sleepily load our luggage and enter the tour bus.  Smiling parents waved warm farewells to their children...ok, end of creative writing lesson.  The day was good.  Lots of driving and trees and hills and trees *breath* crossing the border was surprisingly fast!  Haha.   ~HL

It was 6 a.m. and excitement was in the air, in spite of our being half asleep, as the bus pulled onto the highway.  Throughout the trip the bus was filled with talking, laughter, and card games. We were relieved to reach the hotel that night as weariness took over.  Tomorrow morning we would see the White House and other sights!    ~RJ

Our trip started early yesterday morning.  We knew that we had a long day of travel ahead of us but we were glad to be starting another Stellae tour.  It has almost been a year since our last trip and I love how tight these trips make us!  I must admit the bus trip was very long and even though we hadn't done anything but sleep, eat, and hang out on the bus the ride tired us out.  When we finally got to the hotel we were ready for bed and excited for the next day to start!!!    ~PL

When traveling it is always thrilling to see new places and participate in new and exciting experiences.  However when in a group you get to share these moments with your friends, viewing things through your own eyes and also watching other's reactions as they observe things from their own perspective.  I was able to share in a friend's excitement as they left the country, crossed the border, and stayed in their own hotel room for the first time.  Another fabulous Stellae Boreales trip has started and I am ready for some amazing performance opportunities and to see things first hand that I've only ever previously seen in movies.    ~AT