05 July 2023

July 5th - departure day 

3 flights today but not without some drama. We are still waiting on 2 passports as 2 families have appointments this morning at the passport office. Pushing it close.

flight 1 and flight 2 are with Lufthansa and Air France respectfully, both depart at 3:40 pam and kids are excited and parents are sad as they hug their kids goodbye with a few tears here and there.  Its great pride that these parents are trusting their child with me and my staff and we take that role very seriously.  Have not lost a single kid in 36 years so plan on keeping that record in check.  

3rd flight is on British Airways and departs at 7:15 so a very long day for some of my staff but we too are excited.  Its awesome taking kids to Europe to play and chase their dreams and we really enjoy making memories that will last a lifetime.  Happy to report that both passports have been delivered and all kids are accounted for, a tight drama situation on one of them and then another player had the wrong passport and a few intense minutes for mom but she came through in the end.  Really hope these kids appreciate the sacrifices the parents are making to make this trip a reality.  But I will say that so far we have some amazing kids on the tour and so looking forward to the next 3 and 1/2 weeks.  its a long transfer day so wish us luck, Ciao, Ed