Hearing about the adventures of the GHS Band in Greece reminded me of some happy memories of the band’s China trip. It was probably one of my most memorable experiences of high school. After we had played on the Great Wall of China, I remember telling a freelance journalist, who was traveling with us for the Greenwich Time, how the experience felt like a dream or something out of a Hollywood movie. Some lucky band members, who were freshman at the time of the China trip, also had the amazing opportunity to experience both Greece and China.
I recall that our China trip went very smoothly. Mr. Yoon, the band director, traveled our entire itinerary to make sure that all the hotels and restaurants would be good for our group. However, I suppose that you can’t select the weather. And massive volcanoes usually don’t erupt and shut down air travel in Europe.
That said, I’m sure that my friends who are currently in Greece are probably enjoying the extended vacation. I know that I would. But at the same time, I realize that they probably earned it. It takes a lot of energy to play multiple concerts over a week. But it’s a lot of fun — especially when you have some extra time to relax afterwards.
