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Laubach Literacy New Brunswick partners again with the New Brunswick Community College (Moncton) to create a gala celebration. This year, we are going back to the heyday of rail travel and climbing aboard the Orient Express, circa 1930.
Launched in 1883, the Orient-Express remains today the most famous train of Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL). With the utmost luxury on-board and the highest quality of services, the Orient- Express was a revolution in international travel, when crossing borders was a hazardous adventure.
This year's Virtual Gala Event for Laubach Literacy NB promises the same exquisite culinary offerings as you could find aboard the famed train with none of the travel hazards. In addition to delicious food, you will also learn more about the iconic train and its role in literature, including of course the Agatha Christie classic Murder on the Orient Express.
TICKETS
You can buy individual tickets or purchase them in discounted sets of two, four or eight. Please speak to your 'tour conductor' if you need additional configurations.
Launched in 1883, the Orient-Express remains today the most famous train of Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL). With the utmost luxury on-board and the highest quality of services, the Orient- Express was a revolution in international travel, when crossing borders was a hazardous adventure.
This year's Virtual Gala Event for Laubach Literacy NB promises the same exquisite culinary offerings as you could find aboard the famed train with none of the travel hazards. In addition to delicious food, you will also learn more about the iconic train and its role in literature, including of course the Agatha Christie classic Murder on the Orient Express.
TICKETS
You can buy individual tickets or purchase them in discounted sets of two, four or eight. Please speak to your 'tour conductor' if you need additional configurations.
ITINERARY
Once you have purchased your ticket(s), you will be able to customize your itinerary, choosing your preference of main course (meat or vegetarian option). Please make our 'crew' aware of any food allergies or dietary restrictions/preferences which may impact your trip, as we want to ensure the comfort and safety of all our passengers. You itinerary will also feature a number of FREE Virtual Excursions in the days leading up to the main event. These online presentations will help acquaint passengers with various aspects of your travel - its history, cuisine and cocktails.
BOARDING PASS
On November 25th, you will be able to pick up your baggage - your catered meals and event kit - at NBCC Moncton. You will receive specially chosen dishes for all five stops on your tour. In addition you will receive a dinner menu, a cocktail menu/guide, a souvenir postcard and souvenir recipe cards for each course. Souvenir luggage tags will be included in your kit for your next in-person travel opportunity.
If you have requested food box delivery, please note that
all deliveries will be made between 4 pm and 5:30 pm.
THE TOUR
We will be stopping in five countries during our gastronomic tour. A video will be available in the days leading up to our embarkation to show you how to prepare/plate each course. Please note that you do not need to be a gourmet chef to prepare your meal at home. You simply need to be able to reheat a few items.
Once you have purchased your ticket(s), you will be able to customize your itinerary, choosing your preference of main course (meat or vegetarian option). Please make our 'crew' aware of any food allergies or dietary restrictions/preferences which may impact your trip, as we want to ensure the comfort and safety of all our passengers. You itinerary will also feature a number of FREE Virtual Excursions in the days leading up to the main event. These online presentations will help acquaint passengers with various aspects of your travel - its history, cuisine and cocktails.
BOARDING PASS
On November 25th, you will be able to pick up your baggage - your catered meals and event kit - at NBCC Moncton. You will receive specially chosen dishes for all five stops on your tour. In addition you will receive a dinner menu, a cocktail menu/guide, a souvenir postcard and souvenir recipe cards for each course. Souvenir luggage tags will be included in your kit for your next in-person travel opportunity.
If you have requested food box delivery, please note that
all deliveries will be made between 4 pm and 5:30 pm.
THE TOUR
We will be stopping in five countries during our gastronomic tour. A video will be available in the days leading up to our embarkation to show you how to prepare/plate each course. Please note that you do not need to be a gourmet chef to prepare your meal at home. You simply need to be able to reheat a few items.
We encourage passengers to start their food preparation and dining between 6 and 6:30 pm. Your 'Tour Conductor' will be available on Zoom between 6 and 7 pm to answer any food preparation questions. The formal part of our program will begin at 7 pm, with guest speakers and games planned between 7 and 8 pm.
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Of course, no tour is complete without a stop in the GIFT SHOP. For this we invite you to peruse our silent auction, hosted on 32auctions.com. The auction is open only to ALL ABOARD passengers from 6 pm on Thursday, November 25 to Saturday, November 27th at 11:59 pm. Check back frequently - you don't want to be outbid!
ALTERNATE TOUR DATES: For passengers who are unable to join us live on Thursday night, you can prepare and plate your meal while watching the recorded event on either Friday or Saturday night. And remember, for our late departures, the auction will be open until Saturday at 11:59 pm. (Food must be picked up/delivered on Thursday.) |
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