Travel Diary

It’s the final day of our trip! Once again, we were blessed with a sunny day. We’re so lucky that we’ve had such beautiful weather. After a filling breakfast of cereal, croissants, and fruit, we began with journal reflections on our first day in Felixstowe. The girls wrote about whether or not Felixstowe was as they imagined it, and how it differed from their preconceptions. The girls also had time to bond with the convent’s dogs, Teddy and Snowy, and… READ MORE

After several busy days in London, we were all ready for a change of pace. Felixstowe, a peaceful seaside town, is a perfect fit. After eating breakfast at the hotel, we boarded our bus to Felixstowe. The ride took just over two hours, and we arrived at the Convent of Jesus and Mary around midday. There, we were welcomed by the women who have made this part of our journey possible—Carol, a lay member who helps manage the convent; Sister… READ MORE

We had another full and exciting day in London before heading off to Felixstowe tomorrow for some well-earned rest and relaxation at our retreat. The weather has continued to surprise us with sunny skies and temperatures climbing close to 80°F today! Our day began with breakfast at the hotel before we set off to meet our hop-on, hop-off tour bus. We were joined by a funny and knowledgeable tour guide, Craig, who kept us entertained with facts and humor along… READ MORE

We kicked off our second day in London with a full schedule focused on deepening our cultural understanding and building new connections. After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, we boarded our coach and enjoyed another scenic drive through central London, passing notable landmarks like Victoria Palace Theatre—where we’ll be seeing Hamilton tomorrow—and Hyde Park. Once at St. Claudine’s, we were welcomed by excited students and staff. Their students led our girls on small group tours of the school. The… READ MORE

We’ve arrived in London! After the months of planning, it’s so exciting to finally be here. Once the girls said their goodbyes at the British Airways counter, we made our way through security without any issues. With plenty of time before our flight, the girls explored the terminal, grabbed a bite to eat, and then boarded our large, two-level plane. It was an exciting first for all of us, as none of us had ever flown on such a big… READ MORE