We are winding down quickly as our departure date approaches!! There will be no further posts barring an emergency or important news to read.
We hope you have enjoyed keeping up with us - it has been a most memorable 17 days in Alsace and in Paris. Au revoir for now.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
March 18, 2011
Reflections
My family has been great; they always put their best effort into making me feel comfortable. I have a room to myself and I always sleep well. Sometimes the language barrier can be a bit difficult but they always find a way to keep me in the conversation. My host mom is an excellent cook and I can never help but have seconds. She is also very nice and does whatever she can to help me. For example, she always asks me if I need laundry done. My host dad is also very nice and very funny. He works for the town and is also a volunteer fireman. He never hesitates to take me somewhere and always finds something fun to do. At dinner, he tells me the history of the food that we are eating and tells me how it is the best here in Alsace! The family has three children, including my host brother, Jérémy. Clément is 3 years old and Léopold is only a few months old. They both are very cute and Clément never seems to get tired! I love my host family very much and am very happy to be staying with them. --Taiwo
When Jake, Marilyn and I arrived at our school where we would be doing service, we were immediately separated and taken to classes of energetic kids. It was not until the half hour recess that took place on the black top in front of the school that I met a child who really stood out to me from the rest. I don't remember her approaching me but suddenly her confident, sassy personality was in front of me. She would speak to me in very fast French, in a barely audible voice and when I told her I did not understand or when I asked her to repeat herself, she would yell at me "Vous etes sourd?" (Are you deaf?!) I could tell she was much more intelligent than the other kids and I immediately liked her. Instead of running aruond and shouting aimlessly like the other kids, she preferred to sit down on the wall of the playground and talk. This girl was able to carry on a conversation and not be distracted by anything around her. She always tried to get Jake, Marilyn and me alone so that we could talk with her. However, she never abandoned her smart tone and comments. When I returned to school after our visit to Paris, I actually looked forward to seeing this girl. This kind of anticipation rarely happens with me. --Daniel
The food in France revolves around two staples: bread and cheese. Every meal I've eaten here has included these ingredients. Accompanying the bread and cheese are many different vegetables, meats and often (for breakfast, in my host family) chocolate. Incidentally, I just finished breakfast at my host family's house. We ate toast made from what they say is the best bread in France and pastisseries from the best boulangerie in Guebwiller. It was chocolatey, sweet and generally delicious. Breakfast is usually the sweetest meal of the day, but it is not necessarily the best (though, if you're a chocolate lover like me, it is pretty good). The biggest difference I've noticed between French and American meals is the level of complexity of tastes. French food mixes many flavors to create subtle tastes which are not present in most American food. This even happens in thecafeteria at the lycée where we et lunch. Though cafeteria food is usually the worst representation of a nation's culinary abilities, at the Lycée Alfred Kastler the food is still tasty and the flavors are intriguing.
The French generally eat dinner later than Americans, which makes the stretch between lunch and supper a little difficult for us. Thankfully, Guebwiller is fraught with boulangeries, where we can go after a day of working at our school. The croissants and othre pasteries we buy are tasty and inexpensive, usually costing fewer than 2 Euros. While we were in Paris, we saw and bought from many little shops where they made crepes to order on what essentially was a hot, round surface. A tip for anyone travelling in Paris: order a crepe with Nutella!
My basic impression of the food in France is that it is interesting, complex and simply delicious. I think one would be hard-pressed to find a restaurant that served bad food (though we may have managed to do just that one evening in Paris). In general, anywhere you go you can find some of the best bread you've ever eaten, and it will probably be accompanied by chocolate or cheese. You have to concentrate to notice all the subtlties of French food, but the taste is definitely worth the extra effort. --(author unknown thus far)
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My family has been great; they always put their best effort into making me feel comfortable. I have a room to myself and I always sleep well. Sometimes the language barrier can be a bit difficult but they always find a way to keep me in the conversation. My host mom is an excellent cook and I can never help but have seconds. She is also very nice and does whatever she can to help me. For example, she always asks me if I need laundry done. My host dad is also very nice and very funny. He works for the town and is also a volunteer fireman. He never hesitates to take me somewhere and always finds something fun to do. At dinner, he tells me the history of the food that we are eating and tells me how it is the best here in Alsace! The family has three children, including my host brother, Jérémy. Clément is 3 years old and Léopold is only a few months old. They both are very cute and Clément never seems to get tired! I love my host family very much and am very happy to be staying with them. --Taiwo
When Jake, Marilyn and I arrived at our school where we would be doing service, we were immediately separated and taken to classes of energetic kids. It was not until the half hour recess that took place on the black top in front of the school that I met a child who really stood out to me from the rest. I don't remember her approaching me but suddenly her confident, sassy personality was in front of me. She would speak to me in very fast French, in a barely audible voice and when I told her I did not understand or when I asked her to repeat herself, she would yell at me "Vous etes sourd?" (Are you deaf?!) I could tell she was much more intelligent than the other kids and I immediately liked her. Instead of running aruond and shouting aimlessly like the other kids, she preferred to sit down on the wall of the playground and talk. This girl was able to carry on a conversation and not be distracted by anything around her. She always tried to get Jake, Marilyn and me alone so that we could talk with her. However, she never abandoned her smart tone and comments. When I returned to school after our visit to Paris, I actually looked forward to seeing this girl. This kind of anticipation rarely happens with me. --Daniel
The food in France revolves around two staples: bread and cheese. Every meal I've eaten here has included these ingredients. Accompanying the bread and cheese are many different vegetables, meats and often (for breakfast, in my host family) chocolate. Incidentally, I just finished breakfast at my host family's house. We ate toast made from what they say is the best bread in France and pastisseries from the best boulangerie in Guebwiller. It was chocolatey, sweet and generally delicious. Breakfast is usually the sweetest meal of the day, but it is not necessarily the best (though, if you're a chocolate lover like me, it is pretty good). The biggest difference I've noticed between French and American meals is the level of complexity of tastes. French food mixes many flavors to create subtle tastes which are not present in most American food. This even happens in thecafeteria at the lycée where we et lunch. Though cafeteria food is usually the worst representation of a nation's culinary abilities, at the Lycée Alfred Kastler the food is still tasty and the flavors are intriguing.
The French generally eat dinner later than Americans, which makes the stretch between lunch and supper a little difficult for us. Thankfully, Guebwiller is fraught with boulangeries, where we can go after a day of working at our school. The croissants and othre pasteries we buy are tasty and inexpensive, usually costing fewer than 2 Euros. While we were in Paris, we saw and bought from many little shops where they made crepes to order on what essentially was a hot, round surface. A tip for anyone travelling in Paris: order a crepe with Nutella!
My basic impression of the food in France is that it is interesting, complex and simply delicious. I think one would be hard-pressed to find a restaurant that served bad food (though we may have managed to do just that one evening in Paris). In general, anywhere you go you can find some of the best bread you've ever eaten, and it will probably be accompanied by chocolate or cheese. You have to concentrate to notice all the subtlties of French food, but the taste is definitely worth the extra effort. --(author unknown thus far)
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
March 16, 2011
Today was very full of activities -- kind of a break from our service. Also, Wednesdays, most schools have off. Both the GS students and our host siblings boarded a bus and headed to Strasbourg for the day. Our first stop was the Chocolate Museum, where we learned all about the history and the making of chocolate. Of course, we got to taste some, too!! I highly recommend this place; it's one of those "feeling good" kind of experiences. Soon after, we took a boat ride on the Lille, the river which runs through Strasbourg. Fortunately, it was covered because yesterday was much colder than Tuesday when temps were in the 60s.
Then, off to the Cathedrale in which is housed one of two astronomical clocks in the world. At 12:30, while we were watching the seconds tick away, we witnessed all sorts of moving figurines, many of them biblical, yet some simply astronomical. A few bells, a crowing rooster, a skull reminding us about how much time we have left in this life....there was lots happening in 10 minutes.
We had lunch on our own (with the host siblings)and met back at 2:30 to drive to the only German concentration camp on French soil. Remember that Alsace was German during much of World War II. It was a sobering visit in the fog of the mountains where the students learned about the atrocities of that war. We returned to Guebwiller by 7. Our students had much to share with their families around the dinner table, I am certain. --Cheri
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Then, off to the Cathedrale in which is housed one of two astronomical clocks in the world. At 12:30, while we were watching the seconds tick away, we witnessed all sorts of moving figurines, many of them biblical, yet some simply astronomical. A few bells, a crowing rooster, a skull reminding us about how much time we have left in this life....there was lots happening in 10 minutes.
We had lunch on our own (with the host siblings)and met back at 2:30 to drive to the only German concentration camp on French soil. Remember that Alsace was German during much of World War II. It was a sobering visit in the fog of the mountains where the students learned about the atrocities of that war. We returned to Guebwiller by 7. Our students had much to share with their families around the dinner table, I am certain. --Cheri
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March 15, 2011
More reflections
Before I came to France, I expected that all of the French students and the French in general would be interested in fashion. Therefore, I wasn't surprised at all when I went to Lycée Kastler and saw that the majority of students had dressed up for school. Similarly to George School, the girls managed to stay fashionable despite the chilly weather by pairing skirts and shorts with dark tights, leggings and boots. Also, most of the boys and girls wear scarves. I noticed that most people in Paris and at the school stick to three colors: black, gray and navy blue! However, the Parisians tended to be more daring in their fashion choices. Crazy hair styles and 4 inch heels were seen on almost every street corner. It seems that the French style is affecting the American students on our trip! While in Paris, we all went shopping. Martin, Jake and myself all left the city with our own European shoes. Also, Marily, Taylor, Katelyn and I all bought scarves. Martin, Sean, Marilyn and Hannah bundled up with a new coat purchased in Paris as well. I guess we will all blend in with the French students because of our new Eurpean purchases! --Emily
I've noticed that there are some significant differences between the Alsacian and American cultures. For example, in Alsace it is normal to interact with people you have never met and will never meet again. As they walk along the street, they greet each other. In the States, however, one of the first rules we learn is never to talk to strangers.
Another major difference is that in Alsace the people walk constantly. My host and I walk to the bus stop, take the bus, then walk to school. I also walk to the school where I do my service. The walking is endless!! I have never walked so much at once! In the States, many people just cannot walk to wherever they go; this is because neighborhoods are spread out more than in Alsace.
The most ironic thing I've noticied is that in both cultures, the other is very present. For example, American music is constantly being played. My host sister told me that almost all writing on French T-shirts is in English. However, currently many clothes I have seen in the States are inked with French words and slogans. It's nice to see that we acknowledge one another's cultures. --Marilyn
Before I came to France, I expected that all of the French students and the French in general would be interested in fashion. Therefore, I wasn't surprised at all when I went to Lycée Kastler and saw that the majority of students had dressed up for school. Similarly to George School, the girls managed to stay fashionable despite the chilly weather by pairing skirts and shorts with dark tights, leggings and boots. Also, most of the boys and girls wear scarves. I noticed that most people in Paris and at the school stick to three colors: black, gray and navy blue! However, the Parisians tended to be more daring in their fashion choices. Crazy hair styles and 4 inch heels were seen on almost every street corner. It seems that the French style is affecting the American students on our trip! While in Paris, we all went shopping. Martin, Jake and myself all left the city with our own European shoes. Also, Marily, Taylor, Katelyn and I all bought scarves. Martin, Sean, Marilyn and Hannah bundled up with a new coat purchased in Paris as well. I guess we will all blend in with the French students because of our new Eurpean purchases! --Emily
I've noticed that there are some significant differences between the Alsacian and American cultures. For example, in Alsace it is normal to interact with people you have never met and will never meet again. As they walk along the street, they greet each other. In the States, however, one of the first rules we learn is never to talk to strangers.
Another major difference is that in Alsace the people walk constantly. My host and I walk to the bus stop, take the bus, then walk to school. I also walk to the school where I do my service. The walking is endless!! I have never walked so much at once! In the States, many people just cannot walk to wherever they go; this is because neighborhoods are spread out more than in Alsace.
The most ironic thing I've noticied is that in both cultures, the other is very present. For example, American music is constantly being played. My host sister told me that almost all writing on French T-shirts is in English. However, currently many clothes I have seen in the States are inked with French words and slogans. It's nice to see that we acknowledge one another's cultures. --Marilyn
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 14, 2011
Reflections
These past few days have been both incredibly demanding and rewarding at the same time. Always difficult and at times frustrating, speaking and understanding French is by far my favorite part of the trip. Realizing that 3 years of classes, 4 hours a week, 9 months a year are finally paying off is a very gratifying experience. Testing out new words feels a bit dangerous with our new French friends and often leads to hilarious situations in which they correct our nonsensical phrases. In one case I tried to ask "mes enfants" at the kindergarten to stop riding their bikes and play hide and seek, but they misunderstood my broken speech as a request for them to attack me. Zander and I spend most of our time during recess running away from a swarm of over-excited 5 year-olds as they scream their needs way too fast in a blur, all in French. On paper, it sounds terrifying, but in reality, we have lots of fun from the ridiculously good food, the little "enfants" to the generous and understanding hosts. The trip has been great so far. --Martin
My time so far in France has been not only demanding but incredibly rewarding. The awkward moments of silence with my host family have diminished. Jet lag was not my friend, but I have worked with few hours sleep and have done fairly well. Working with the little kids has been an interesting experience because I think I have babysat maybe once in my life! I found myself surprised by the ease of entertaining 2 and 3 year-olds and how useful and entertaining a simple red camera can be. I have had moments of missing friends (Rosie!) and family but that quickly disappeared after an entertaining dinner with my host family. --Hannah
These past few days have been both incredibly demanding and rewarding at the same time. Always difficult and at times frustrating, speaking and understanding French is by far my favorite part of the trip. Realizing that 3 years of classes, 4 hours a week, 9 months a year are finally paying off is a very gratifying experience. Testing out new words feels a bit dangerous with our new French friends and often leads to hilarious situations in which they correct our nonsensical phrases. In one case I tried to ask "mes enfants" at the kindergarten to stop riding their bikes and play hide and seek, but they misunderstood my broken speech as a request for them to attack me. Zander and I spend most of our time during recess running away from a swarm of over-excited 5 year-olds as they scream their needs way too fast in a blur, all in French. On paper, it sounds terrifying, but in reality, we have lots of fun from the ridiculously good food, the little "enfants" to the generous and understanding hosts. The trip has been great so far. --Martin
My time so far in France has been not only demanding but incredibly rewarding. The awkward moments of silence with my host family have diminished. Jet lag was not my friend, but I have worked with few hours sleep and have done fairly well. Working with the little kids has been an interesting experience because I think I have babysat maybe once in my life! I found myself surprised by the ease of entertaining 2 and 3 year-olds and how useful and entertaining a simple red camera can be. I have had moments of missing friends (Rosie!) and family but that quickly disappeared after an entertaining dinner with my host family. --Hannah
Sunday, March 13, 2011
March 13, 2011
My, my, we are back in our host families after three wonderful days in Paris. While at our little hotel, we had unsuccessful internet access and I had to suspend any posts on the blog. So sorry for that!! Here are three entries by Taylor, Katelyn and Greg for each of our three days in the City of Light.
Day 1
Our first day in Paris was chock full of activities. After grabbing baguette sandwiches for a picnic in the park (Jardin des Tuileries, in front of Le Louvre Museum), we explored the Louvre. It was incredible! Next was Notre Dame and then we went to an early-ish dinner in the Latin Quarter. All 12 of us (students) fit in one small restaurant, and since we were the ones at the time, everyone sang Happy Birthday to me - it was so nice! Next we walked down the road to the theatre and saw a short comedy (La Lecon by Ionesco). To end the night, we went on a boat ride on the Seine and saw a lot of cool bridges and buildings and the Eiffel Tower from a close distance. It was then that it really hit me - we were really in Paris! What a wonderful birthday! --Taylor
Day 2
We began our day with a great breakfast at the hotel (croissant, hot chocolate, coffee or tea, breads and jam) then made our way over the the Musee d'Orsay. The museum used to be an old railroad station and houses a majority of the impressionists collection in Paris. There was a great Van Gogh exhibit and many other paintings and statues. After some free time shopping and eating lunch at cafe, we visited Le Jardin du Luxembourg where we saw familiar scenes from our French book in class French In Action. Then we took the metro to the Centre Pompidou (Beaubourg) and rode up several escalators to get to look over the entire city. After dinner at a Chinese restaurant (our choice of food!) near the hotel, we headed over to the Eiffel Tower. We went to the top, yes all the way up, and the view was beautiful, especially at night. Riding a carousel and snacking on crepes was the perfect way to end our second day. --Katelyn
Day 3
On the third day, the Lord said...
It occurs to me that we have had some fortuitous timing on this brief trip. Aside from the tour boat under the bridge incident (ask your children about the details...) and the nice little moment of nostalgia when we caught the last ride on the merry go round by the Eiffel Tower, we happened to bump into a famous actrice, Emma Stone, while examining famous artifacts in a famous palace turned museum, Versailles. Unfortunately for me, I was preoccupied with a nosebleed at the time and was thus unable to make a proper introduction. Other than that, the third day in Paris was pretty interesting.
After having seen the magnificent art and architecture of Versailles, we triumphantely retrieved a confiscated half full soda bottle from a gang of skeptical security staff and went window shopping for 400 euro designer clothing on the Champs Elysees, where we bought some very expensive cheese sticks from the slowest fast food restaurant known to mankind. Fourteen train stops later, we took a special slanted elevator up a small mountain (read the funiculair) and saw the Sacre Coeur Basilica and its surrounding artsy neighborhood streets and shops. Unfortunately, we had to return to our hotel shortly after for we had to retire early so that we could get up at some ungodly hour in the morning for the return trip to Guebwiller. Regardless of the time spent travelling between locations, the final day in Paris was certainly a well-spent one and I hope to hold onto the memories far into the future. Au revoir. --Greg (Happy Birthday today to Greg!)
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Day 1
Our first day in Paris was chock full of activities. After grabbing baguette sandwiches for a picnic in the park (Jardin des Tuileries, in front of Le Louvre Museum), we explored the Louvre. It was incredible! Next was Notre Dame and then we went to an early-ish dinner in the Latin Quarter. All 12 of us (students) fit in one small restaurant, and since we were the ones at the time, everyone sang Happy Birthday to me - it was so nice! Next we walked down the road to the theatre and saw a short comedy (La Lecon by Ionesco). To end the night, we went on a boat ride on the Seine and saw a lot of cool bridges and buildings and the Eiffel Tower from a close distance. It was then that it really hit me - we were really in Paris! What a wonderful birthday! --Taylor
Day 2
We began our day with a great breakfast at the hotel (croissant, hot chocolate, coffee or tea, breads and jam) then made our way over the the Musee d'Orsay. The museum used to be an old railroad station and houses a majority of the impressionists collection in Paris. There was a great Van Gogh exhibit and many other paintings and statues. After some free time shopping and eating lunch at cafe, we visited Le Jardin du Luxembourg where we saw familiar scenes from our French book in class French In Action. Then we took the metro to the Centre Pompidou (Beaubourg) and rode up several escalators to get to look over the entire city. After dinner at a Chinese restaurant (our choice of food!) near the hotel, we headed over to the Eiffel Tower. We went to the top, yes all the way up, and the view was beautiful, especially at night. Riding a carousel and snacking on crepes was the perfect way to end our second day. --Katelyn
Day 3
On the third day, the Lord said...
It occurs to me that we have had some fortuitous timing on this brief trip. Aside from the tour boat under the bridge incident (ask your children about the details...) and the nice little moment of nostalgia when we caught the last ride on the merry go round by the Eiffel Tower, we happened to bump into a famous actrice, Emma Stone, while examining famous artifacts in a famous palace turned museum, Versailles. Unfortunately for me, I was preoccupied with a nosebleed at the time and was thus unable to make a proper introduction. Other than that, the third day in Paris was pretty interesting.
After having seen the magnificent art and architecture of Versailles, we triumphantely retrieved a confiscated half full soda bottle from a gang of skeptical security staff and went window shopping for 400 euro designer clothing on the Champs Elysees, where we bought some very expensive cheese sticks from the slowest fast food restaurant known to mankind. Fourteen train stops later, we took a special slanted elevator up a small mountain (read the funiculair) and saw the Sacre Coeur Basilica and its surrounding artsy neighborhood streets and shops. Unfortunately, we had to return to our hotel shortly after for we had to retire early so that we could get up at some ungodly hour in the morning for the return trip to Guebwiller. Regardless of the time spent travelling between locations, the final day in Paris was certainly a well-spent one and I hope to hold onto the memories far into the future. Au revoir. --Greg (Happy Birthday today to Greg!)
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
March 8, 2011
Today is Mardi Gras and EVERYONE, or just about everyone, celebrated in costume. You could hear laughter in all directions, the snapping of pictures and an overall festive ambiance that must have made teaching class a challenge.
Our second day of service, many of the students accompanied the little ones in costume as they paraded in various places (streets, homes for the elderly). The children had a fantastic day dressed up as someone else; Halloween re-visited, sort of.
Tomorrow, we depart a few days for Paris (Wed.- Sat. morning). There, I'll try to have the students write for the blog. Up until now, it has been hard for the students to find time to contribute.
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Taylor is in demand
Taiwo's new friends
Greg checking spelling
Sandy Zander with playmates
Katelyn organizing the girls
Sean in art class
Martin making his move
Marilyn restoring order
Daniel anticipating the next attack
Jake the train conductor
Chestnut, UFO and Bliss, Cheri's friends (at host home)
The Chocolate Museum
Cocoa beans
Our boat ride
Old Quarter Strasbourg
La Cathédrale de Strasbourg
The Astrological Clock
Entrance to Struthof Camp
Around the edges of the camp
Monument commemorating the victims
Hannah
At work with one of her 3 year-olds
Lunch time - Bon apétit!
Little toilets for little people à la Creche
The nap room
It's hard enough to get one child to sleep; I cannot imagine 20 at once!
Emily's new friends
Overseeing her class at lunch.
More of Emily's little pals.
"Tu peux me servir de l'eau?"
"Can you pour me some water?"
Cloves
Poster in class for 3 year-olds.
Garlic
Poster
Pepper
Opening young minds to the foods around them.
Paris
La Pyramide du Louvre
On the Seine near the Tour Eiffel
A Happy Birthday River Cruise for Taylor!
Notre Dame
Zander, Greg and Daniel (did Greg shrink?)
Notre Dame
Rather, Notre Groupe
Place Vendome
L'Opéra
very close to our hotel
Des croissants
hard to resist
Official "metre"
The official French measured meter on the wall of a building on the Place Vendome
Paris Bike Chic
Musée d'Orsay
First floor hallway.
Musée d'Orsay
First floor hallway
Musée d'Orsay
Original clock from the former train station
Recycling?
or, is this a homeless guy?
Marilyn
hmmm.... must be Marilyn was shopping....
Le Centre Pompidou (Beaubourg)
modern art museum and cultural center
Le Jardin du Luxembourg
Site of much intrigue in text "French in Action"
Un chat dans un café?
Oh, oui... owners' pets are always welcome!
Latin Quarter
La Sorbonne
First university of Paris
Latin Quarter café
Not just "any" café...
Versailles
approaching the entrance
Versailles
Notre famille royale
Hall of Mirrors
"VeliB"
Parisian rentals all over the city - insert money, take bike, drop off at destination et voilà!
Lycée Kastler
This is the front of the main building. That's Zander playing frisbee standing in the middle of the photo in the white t-shirt!
Lycée Kastler
Looking toward the side street
"Batiment B."
Language, economy and history classes are taught in this building.
La Passerelle
This bridge leads to the cafeteria.
Mardi Gras
How am I going to participate in class?!
Un petit (gros) lapin
Claudie trying to figure out WHO is behind the mask....
Joining in the fun...
Greg, Sean and Taiwo ready to entertain.
Petit chou
or, petit chat?
Jake and friends
Daniel and friend
Marilyn and friend
Alsacian vineyard landscape
Winemaking is huge in Alsace.
Waiting for warmer weather...
In Spring, these vineyards will come alive.
Student union gathering area in Lycée Kastler
This is where our students will meet their hosts daily.
Selling petits pains
The procedes help the French students cover costs on their trip to GS.
Ecole Maternelle Kienzl
Marilyn, Daniel and Jake's school
Ecole Maternelle Les Bruyères
Greg, Taiwo and Sean's school
La Crèche
Hannah and Emily's school
Ecole Maternelle Storck
Katelyn and Taylor's school
Ecole Maternelle des Remparts
Martin and Zander's school
Catching up at lunchtime
Martin and Daniel's healthy lunch
Friends at lunch
Yum, yum
Great food, great company
Time for dessert
French yogurt makes me so happy.