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First Impressions: Utrecht: First Impressions: Utrecht

It’s true what they say about the Netherlands. This is a flat land; if it’s not raining, it will be in five minutes. But the great thing about the wind…
Greek Antiquity: Greek Antiquity

The daisies coaxed my camera out first, then the poppies and then the ruins themselves…
Temple of Poseidon: Temple of Poseidon

When I was first planning my trip to Greece (all of two-and-a-half weeks ago) I had wanted to go to one of the islands. But when I arrived in Athens, without my checked bag and on a holiday, I decided to stay in the city for the duration of my trip. I really wanted to see the ruins…

Monthly Archives: June 2010

Western Sprint Champs

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Marissa • 0 Comments

This Saturday I participated in my first ever regatta race. I left the Calgary airport with the rest of the juniors on Friday night, sat through the shortest flight of my life and got ready for an early morning. The 6 am wake-up turned out to be not too bad and I found myself reminiscing… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Rowing

International Certificate

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Marissa • 0 Comments

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the International Certificate awards ceremony. The International Certificate is an award that student in the Calgary Board of Education can do to be recognized for their international work. It has three different requirements: a minimum of one second language, international course work including social studies, and international travel… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Summer 2010