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Le dernier soir en Arras
Hello everyone, we are packing our bags and getting excited about our journey home. You will hear many stories soon and yes we know you can’t wait to see us and we the same of you. We are very fortunate … Continue reading
Chez moi à Duisans
While in Arras I’ve been staying with a lovely couple, Myriam an English teacher and her partner Chris. They live in the village of Duisans which is just about 6 kms northwest of the school. I’ve been lucky enough to … Continue reading
a technicolor species from Nausica
On Tuesday we all headed up north to Boulogne-sur-mer to take in an aquarium and some amazing views. We probably rushed through Nausica, the aquarium, thinking we would later run out of time. One of the best things for those … Continue reading
On our first Tuesday in Arras we took a bus to Bruges in Belgium, which was about two hours away. From where we were dropped off it’s a beautiful entry into the city as you cross the first canal and … Continue reading
Sports afternoon in Arras.
Hi everyone, Today there have been plenty of photos uploaded for you to peruse our activities. We had a fun afternoon of sports with our host school teacher, Aurore Burte and her husband, Yohann. We played spitball, speedball and coxibola. … Continue reading
Reflections from Paris
Although none of us were very impressed with our accomodation’s food, Paris was a place to remenber for many other reasons. The Louvre; huge, fascinating, overwhelming, and crowded at everysingle famous sculpture or painting, (one was extremely lucky if one … Continue reading
Days in Paris. Louvre, lunch in Paris, the Moulin Rouge – watch out for your skirts and are we safe to cross the road.
Paris
Morrocan in Paris before the Arc de Triomph
Morrocan restaurant in Paris
Will we keep awake for our stop. Late night travel on the Metro on our way home from the Arc de Triomph.
Tired travellers on the train
Playtime in Arras,
Arras from the Bell tower. The school is the large building to the right of the centre white building.