Spring 2010 Travel Programs
February - May
These free programs are held at the Bainbridge Public Library, corner of North Madison and High School Road, in the large meeting room at 7:30 PM.*
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:30 pm
Travel Stories Roundtable hosted by Michael Brein
Join us for an evening of travel storytelling! Come hear and tell stories of what can and does happen to all of us when we venture into the unknown world of travel and adventure. Dr. Michael Brein, traveler, storyteller and sightseeing guide publisher will be our host.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:00 pm
Location Note: Event held at The Traveler (not Bainbridge Public Library)
Local photographer and travel coach Chuck Kirchner will be offering a series of two vacation and photography workshops (events marked with below) at The Traveler in March and April. In tonight's event, Kirchner offers a free introductory session. For more information or to register, please contact us.
Saturday, March 13, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Planning Your Vacation Via the Internet: Introduction to Do-It-Yourself Vacation Planning
with Chuck Kirchner
Location Note: Event held at The Traveler (not Bainbridge Public Library)
Event Fee: $39
Want to feel more confident about planning and booking your next vacation via the Internet? This workshop focuses on using online resources to help you plan, including how to research airfares and schedules, hotel recommendations and sights. We'll explore both domestic and international resources.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 7:30 pm
A Year in the Andes with Anne Greeott
Set apart from the tourist mecca of Machu Picchu, central Peru calls travelers to pay more attention to people than schedules, to spend time with families and to celebrate daily. Anne Greeott, a Bainbridge-based educator, spent last year on a Fulbright exchange teaching English in the city of Huancayo, known as "The Craft and Festival Capital of the Central Andes." Enjoy images and experience a cultural and practical ramble through a year of rural Peruvian customs.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Planning Your Vacation Via the Internet: Introduction to Do-It-Yourself Vacation Planning
with Chuck Kirchner
Location Note: Event held at The Traveler (not Bainbridge Public Library)
Event Fee: $39
Want to feel more confident about planning and booking your next vacation via the Internet? This workshop focuses on using online resources to help you plan, including how to research airfares and schedules, hotel recommendations and sights. We'll explore both domestic and international resources.
Saturday, April 17 and 24, 2010 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Vacation Photography Workshop: How to Enjoy Your Vacation and Still Take Great Photographs!
with Chuck Kirchner
Location Note: Event held at The Traveler (not Bainbridge Public Library)
Event Fee: $59
The workshop focus is on taking photos you can be proud of while taking a vacation that you and your family can enjoy! In this 2 session workshop, we'll discuss how to prepare to take great photos, what to do while on vacation so that photography and vacation are not mutually exclusive, and what to do once back home to share your photos in a way not to turn-off the viewer! All camera formats welcomed - digital or film - but you need to know basic camera operations./p>
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7:30 pm
Authentic India: Experiences of an Independent Traveler with Pam Perry
Vibrant. Colorful. Enchanting. Mysterious. Kitsap native Pam Perry recently spent 10 months traveling the world solo, and found India the most rapturous of all her destinations: Women in brightly colored saris, bustling bazaars, the cool air of a mountain tea estate, the fragrant aroma of a spice market. Sacred cows share the streets with working elephants and cycle rickshaws. India walks a beautiful tightrope between modern amenities and ancient traditions. The state of perpetual stimulation makes India one of the most exciting destinations in the world for all travelers, including those going it alone.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 7:30 pm
City to City Walking in France: Learnings from a novice pilgrim
France has an extensive and ancient trail system between cities throughout the country including sections of the pilgrimage to Compostela. There are detailed maps and directional markers. It looks entirely safe, fulfilling and fun. But....can you still get lost? What about wild boars? Can you get shot by French hunters? Does the beauty make you happy all the time or are there still moments of suffering? Find out what not to do from a novice pilgrim who tried it alone the first time and then with a partner the second. Also, bring your stories about walking in France to share our learnings!
Speaker Neil Baker is a frustrated traveler who, despite his deep love for all things European since being an exchange student in Germany in 1969, has only been there five times. Even then, he has spent more time in Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome than any east coast American city. He likes hearing stories as much as telling them so please bring yours.
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