Internet access - oh boy!
Obviously, we did not have access to the internet after the firs few days. In spite of this, we continued to collect blog entries from many of the students and I will post those over the next few days. I hope you enjoy.
July 7, 2006
June 27, 2006
Family stays
Family Stay
Each student was asked to write about their experience during the family stay. We suggested that they include each of the following:
1 – something that was really fun
2 – something that was surprising or shocking
3 – something that was difficult
4 – something that was different
Here are the responses that we received:
Julia W - Family Stay
I was always very surprised when everyone would give me a kiss on the cheek. When I had never even seen them before. It was so natural to them though.
Kiley K - Family Stay
Living with a French family was a completely new experience for me. I was shocked to realize how similar their families were to ours, though there were also very distinct differences.
Beth L - Family Stay
The family stay has been the best part of my trip to France so far.
Nina J - Family Stay
June 27, 2006 – Tuesday
Dear Readers –
Today we woke up and left our families :( It was extremely difficult for some of us (Yes...I cried.).
Rachel T - Family Stay
Blog – Family Stay – Rachel T.
The family stay was actually enjoyable despite my preconceived notions.
Nancy D - Family Stay
Blog- Family Stay – Nancy D.
The most shcoking thing about the family stay was how small the language barrier was.
Hannah T - Family Stay
Family Stay Blog Entry – Hannah T.
1) Somthing that shocked me during the family stay was ...
Andrew Ch?? - Family Stay
Blog – Andrew Ch:
The most surprising thing was how warm everyone was.
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Overall, my family stay was a great experience and I really learned a lot.
Sofia P - Family Stay
Family stay blog entry
At first the family stay was very akward and nerve racking, but gradually we both (the family and I) got used to each other and loosened up.
Laruen S - Family Stay
Shock – one thing that shocked me at the family stay was the community and informal feel of the extended family in the village.
Matt M - Family Stay
It was shocking that in order to go swimming you have to wear a speedo. It was different that the toilets and showers were in different rooms. It is difficult to understand what people are saying. It is fun to eat the different desserts.
Megan W - Family Stay
Blog post de Megan W.
Hi Mom & Dad!
The family stay was better than I expected.
Andrew Co - Family Stay
Blogfest of Andrew Co:
The family stay was really fun and I enjoyed myself immensely. It was fun.
I played golf, soccer with Briac’s friends, and I played gamecube with Antoine and Briace. The most difficult thing and the most shocking thing was trying to understand them because they talked so fast. I went to the market with them and it was totally different from Cub foods in the U.S.
Joshua M - Family Stay
My family stay was one of the best experiences in my entire life.
Matt Ca - Family Stay
The most fun experience I had would be the wedding. It was very interesting to hear a French band sing “Sweet Home Alabama.”
June 20, 2006
Hotels
Hotels in France
June 20-21
Caen- Hôtel Otelinn
http://www.eztrip.com/220552.html
Avenue du Maréchal Montgomery
F-14000 Caen
Tel: 011-33-2-31-44-34-20
Fax: 011-33-1-31-44-63-80
June 21-22 (this is a change from an earlier list)
St. Malo- Hôtel Mascotte
76, Chaussée du Sillon
F-35400 St Malo
Tel: 011-33-2-99-40-36-36
Fax: 011-33-2-99-40-18-78
June 22-27 Family Stays
Hotel Des Lices (Teachers only)
7, Place des Lices
F-35000 Rennes
Tel: 011-33-2-99-79-14-81
Fax: 011-33-2-99-79-35-44
June 27-28
Tours- Hôtel Criden
http://www.hotel-rates.com/france/tours/criden.html
65, Bd Heureloup
F-37000 Tours
Tel: 011-33-2-47-20-81-14
Fax: 011-33-2-47-05-61-65
June 28 – July 2
Paris- Hôtel Antin Trinité
http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75009antin.htm
74, rue de Provence
F-75009 Paris
Tel: 011-33-1-48-74-29-07
Fax: 011-33-1-42-80-26-68
Day 1 - Ça y est - We made it!
We made it safe and sound. Apparently there was some excitement at the airport just prior to our arrival, but we made it safe and sound.
June 16, 2006
Our itinerary
Here is our basic itinerary:
Arrive in Paris
Giverny - Monet's gardens
Caen - William the Conqueror's home town
Le Mémorial - The Peace Memorial
Saint Mâlo - the port from which the French left to settle Canada
Mont Saint Michel - One of the wonders of the world
Rennes - In the heart of Brittany we'll find our host families
Tours - City on the Loire, the center of the land of châteaux
Paris - Ville Lumière
Read the rest for a few more specifics.
Flight information
Return flight info:
July 2 Sunday – Transfer to airport: flight to Minneapolis.
CO #11 Paris CDG 2A - Houston 12:55pm - 4:30pm
CO 616 Houston - MSP 7:04 pm - 9:59 pm