Cindy Watty
The Travel International Club offers Oberammergau 2020 and other trips in 2018 and 2019!
All PebbleCreekers (and their friends) are welcome to join us on any of our upcoming trips.
The Oberammergau Passion Play was first performed in 1634 and it is the result of a vow made by the inhabitants of the village that if God spared them from the effects of the bubonic plague then sweeping the region, they would perform a passion play every ten years. A man traveling back to the town for Christmas had accidentally brought the plague with him. The man died from the plague and it began spreading throughout Oberammergau. After the vow was made, not another inhabitant of the town died from the bubonic plague and all of the town members that were still suffering from the plague recovered. The play is now performed in years ending with a zero, as well as in 1934 which was the 300th anniversary and 1984 which was the 350th anniversary (though the 1940 performance was cancelled due to the onset of the Second World War in 1939). It involves over 2000 actors, singers, instrumentalists and technicians, all residents of the village.
Join us on a 12-day river cruise/tour on the Danube with Avalon Waterways and enjoy this passion play performed every 10 years. Even though it’s two years away, the play often sells out two-years in advance. With only a $250/person deposit, you can hold your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
The Travel International Club is also offering the following:
Amalfi Coast and Sicily, September 29-October 9, 2018; only two spots remaining. This small group (maximum 20 persons) private tour will explore sights, countryside, history, cuisine and wines located in these two beautiful regions of Italy.
Jammin’ Jamaica Pickleball Tournament at Sandals South Coast, Jamaica! Combine the best of all worlds with a week of unsurpassed luxury at one of Jamaica’s finest resorts, Sandals South Coast, along with an opportunity to play and compete with pickleball players from clubs throughout the world. This year we will be offering two sessions, so pick the week that suites you best or join us for both weeks, if you’d like. November 28-December 5 or December 5-12, 2018
Paris to Normandy river cruise on Uniworld! Join us for a cruise commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, a journey steeped in wonder. Cruise from Paris through Normandy’s countryside, uncovering its many charms: Richard the Lionheart’s Chateau Gaillard, the medieval capital of Rouen, Monet’s beloved home in Giverny and the famed Normandy beaches. April 21-28, 2019.
Colors of Provence on AmaWaterways Join us for a fabulous cruise through Provence on the beautiful Rhone River. From romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses. Starting from Lyon, France’s culinary capital, savor the beauty of legendary vineyards and imbibe in local vintages from Bourgogne, Beaujolias and Cotes du Rhone. Enjoy hunting for truffles, refining your Provencal cooking skills, and learning how to pair chocolate with wine. Trace the steps of famous artists in Arles and Avignon and be inspired! Add on visits to Paris and Barcelona for an extended vacation. May 2-9, 2018.
Meetings will start up again in November.
For information, please contact Cindy Watty, Travel International Club President, [email protected] or 623-505-3004.