P2P Day 8: Scariest Bridge in the World and Giant's Causeway in Ireland

Close your eyes, don't look down!

Today the kids walked over one of the World's Scariest Bridges. Oh yeah they did.

It must have been very scary since the winds were really high. In the article is says some people can't make it back over the bridge after crossing it once. Cheeseburgers and jelly babies, I would love to cross that bridge!

There's Katie in the coral jacket.

After that, they went to the Giant's Causeway and it looks like it was even windier. Katie did manage to give me a quick call today but she didn't talk a lot about the activities. She said the kids were all getting along great and everyone was really fun - they are all having a good time together.

They are getting ready for their homestays tonight. They will be heading to Dublin tomorrow and meeting their families. In our experience, this is when things get quiet but the kids get access to "real life" which can be good or not so good depending on the circumstances.

SnapChat gone wild.

I did have to show her video of the sunshine here. She said it's been cold and grey and it's getting old. I didn't realize Ireland is stuck in the middle of the ocean. It must be cold living there. The forecast for Dublin shows sun by Sunday - we can keep our fingers crossed.

Oíche mhaith agus codladh sámh (that's goodnight and sleep well in Irish!). 

From the People to People Itinerary

Carrick-A-Rede means 'The Rock in the Road'. For 350 years, salmon fishermen have crossed a rope bridge over an 85 feet deep and 65 feet wide chasm to check their nets. Today it is your turn to enjoy this fabulous challenge.

Discover the facts and fiction about the Giant's Causeway and the 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. Were these the result of an ancient volcanic eruption, or the work of the legendary Irish giant Finn MacCool who built the causeway to walk to Scotland to fight the Scottish giant Benandonner?

Another great part of traveling as a Student Ambassador is the ability to not only visit new places but become part of the culture and destination itself. Today you will have the opportunity to visit a local Belfast school and spend time interacting with the local school children and learning about school life in Northern Ireland. Be prepared to make new friends!

P2P Day 6: Where Braveheart Outmaneuvered the English - Stirling, Scotland

She's gonna kill me
for this one.

They left the Highlands today and headed south to Stirling.

Their final destination was Glasgow and I finally got a FaceTime call right in the middle of a business lunch. I couldn't talk and barely saw her but she's breathing, happy and tired so all's well.

Matching monsters. All of them.

Katie also posted a favorite pic of hers on Instagram. I guess they didn't find the real Nessie but the found something just as good.

Here's the thing: those aren't her shoes. I'm wondering if any parent out there recognizes them. Katie has big feet (this is not news, I am not telling secrets). I am shocked someone else has the same sized feet that she has (oh Lord, it just occurred to me that maybe she bought them - that would be twice the price based on the exchange rate for American shoes?!).

The leaders have only posted a few photos but they include pictures of sheepdogs - and lots of huge smiles. I can't wait to see more. Today they should have made their way to Stirling on their way to Glasgow. There are interesting facts about Stirling below. Tomorrow they will head out on the ferry and make their way to Belfast.

From the People to People Itinerary

This morning we will leave the beautiful Scottish Highlands and head to Stirling.

Discover the medieval town of Stirling - once regarded as the most strategically important town in Scotland. It was at Stirling Bridge that Braveheart - William Wallace -outmaneuvered the English army and inspired the idea of an independent Scotland. The heart of the ancient town still survives today and gives Stirling its distinctive and historic appearance. The old town trail starts at the Castle Esplanade car park, comes down into the medieval streets and through the town defenses.

Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is situated on a volcanic outcrop guarding the lowest crossing point of the River Forth. The castle is said to be a great symbol of Scottish Independence and a source of enduring national pride. Several Scottish Kings and Queens have been crowned at Stirling, including Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1542. There have been at least eight sieges of Stirling Castle, including several during the Wars of Scottish Independence, with the last being in 1746, when Bonnie Prince Charlie unsuccessfully tried to take the castle. This is a great opportunity to visit and explore the castle and familiarize yourself with the history of this imposing battlement.

Stirling Bridge

Stirling Castle