Hi! Sorry its been so long, I've been kept busy by host families and UWP stuff, and wifi is limited.
Europe is amazing. I've met so many amazing people, and everyone is so friendly! Hasslet was an amazing start. My host family took me to explore the city, as well as Brussels, which was equally amazing. I experienced some awesome Belgian food (Fries from the source!) as well as Belgian beer. Also experienced my first bar and first club. Who would have thought it would be in Belgium?
Vise was much smaller, and my host family spoke very little english. Although I thought this would be a huge barrier, it was surprisingly easy to communicate. They took me to Maastricht, a city in The Netherlands, located only 15 minutes away. Although everything was closed, it was still amazingly beautiful. Our show was in a gym that got really hot, everyone was sweating like crazy on stage. I didn't notice though, having to much fun rocking out :-) We were only in Vise for 3 days, and I really wish I had more time to get to know my host family.
Yesterday we went to explore Brussels with the cast. Although I saw Brussels last week, it was still cool to explore on my own. This country is so beautiful, I think I'm gonna have to come back.
Currently I am in Gistel (only 4 days), and my host family's house is only a 10 minute walk from the beach. It was so great to see the ocean again. One thing I've noticed is that the sun looks different here. In the morning and at sunset you can clearly see the circle of the sun, whereas its just a big shiny thing in Colorado.
I'm so happy in Europe. It feels so good to experience a different culture, I'm learning so much. Next week we head to Denmark. I'm so excited to experience another European country :-)
So I'll keep updating weekly, wifi pending. Until then, stay cool yo.
--Spencer
Friday, March 30, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Last Week In The USA
This week we were in Tucson AZ. We performed at a gala event for the opening of the UWP archives at the University of Arizona. Lots of important people there. I re-met the founder of UWP, and The Codwell Brothers, who wrote about half the songs in the UWP catalog. The show was fantastic, very good energy all around. My mom and sister flew down for the gala and totally surprised me. It was so great to see them again before I go abroad.
Tonight we fly to Belgium. This US tour has been incredible, I've met some truly amazing people and experienced so much. However, I am excited to truly get out of my comfort zone and experience completely new cultures. This is the beginning of another chapter in my life, and I am beyond thrilled.
Stay cool yo.
--Spencer
Tonight we fly to Belgium. This US tour has been incredible, I've met some truly amazing people and experienced so much. However, I am excited to truly get out of my comfort zone and experience completely new cultures. This is the beginning of another chapter in my life, and I am beyond thrilled.
Stay cool yo.
--Spencer
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Week 8!
This week we were in Ruidoso NM. I'm staying with a family on the nearby Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. It has been amazing staying with such a generous family. Both kids gave up their rooms for the week so they could accomodate my 3 roommates and myself. They took us to a buffet at the nearby Inn of The Mountain Gods Resort, and we hot-tubbed for an hour or two :-)
For my community service this week, I went to the Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Association and helped clean up a park. I painted picnic tables most of the time, but also helped with raking pine needles. I ran the USA booth at a culture fair in the Apache school. The kids were fascinated and seemed to have a fantastic time. I also went to the Humane Society Thrift Store and helped sweep, dust, and generally clean the store.
Friday we went back to the Apache school for a presentation on Apache Culture and History, as well as some delicious "Indian Tacos" which are very similar to traditional tacos, but instead of tortillas there is Fry Bread, which I highly recommend. Later that day we went to the White Sands National Monument: 256 square miles of sand dunes, and the softest, whitest sand I had ever seen. And it was sooooo windy! Sand kicking up everywhere till it hurt. Still a fantastic experience!
Our show is tomorrow, and Monday and Tuesday are Internal Days, where we will do Education Workshops and Culture presentations from fellow cast members. Wednesday we head off to Tucson AZ, where we will do 2 Private shows, one of them being a Gala to celebrate the opening of the UWP archives.
Until then, stay cool yo.
--Spencer
For my community service this week, I went to the Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Association and helped clean up a park. I painted picnic tables most of the time, but also helped with raking pine needles. I ran the USA booth at a culture fair in the Apache school. The kids were fascinated and seemed to have a fantastic time. I also went to the Humane Society Thrift Store and helped sweep, dust, and generally clean the store.
Friday we went back to the Apache school for a presentation on Apache Culture and History, as well as some delicious "Indian Tacos" which are very similar to traditional tacos, but instead of tortillas there is Fry Bread, which I highly recommend. Later that day we went to the White Sands National Monument: 256 square miles of sand dunes, and the softest, whitest sand I had ever seen. And it was sooooo windy! Sand kicking up everywhere till it hurt. Still a fantastic experience!
Our show is tomorrow, and Monday and Tuesday are Internal Days, where we will do Education Workshops and Culture presentations from fellow cast members. Wednesday we head off to Tucson AZ, where we will do 2 Private shows, one of them being a Gala to celebrate the opening of the UWP archives.
Until then, stay cool yo.
--Spencer
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