Thursday, July 5, 2012

Voila Paris!


Voila Paris --- Here’s Paris!

Go easy on me folks when it comes to spelling/grammar errors. After getting about 4 hours of sleep I work on the blog after bed checks. So please be kind to your leader. Merci Beaucoup!  

Many delegates have already faced their first challenge – how to operate a European shower.  Some rooms had more water on the floor than in the tub. After a French breakfast, which included delicious croissants, we began our guided tour of Paris.  As we were waiting for our city guide, Miriam and Lauren hopped off the bus to dash into a local patisserie to bring back treats. Baguettes for all! During lunch some students chose Cordon Bleu, while others enjoyed salade a la francaise.   And we can’t forget about the snails!   Escargot – Bon Appetite!!

Stops on the city tour included the huge and beautiful Gothic Cathedral, Notre Dame, and a promenade down the famous Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triompe. In the afternoon students explored the granddaddy of all Palaces – Versailles! One could lose one’s head looking at so much grandeur!  (There’s a joke in there somewhere  -- think Louis the 16th and Marie Antoniette.)  Sorry folks, it’s late.

Enjoy the photos!  

Au Revoir







New Friends from Pittsburgh


Lauren and Miriam, Santa Clarita Leaders
Merci for the delicious French bread.

It's surreal to share the wonders of Paris with two former 2nd grade students.
Ashley and Jillian, vous etes formidable! 

Cordon Bleu anyone?





Escargot






Restaurant for dinner --  I guess they knew we had Australian Boomerang delegates in the mix.

Our People to People Delegation
C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!!



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