Tuesday, April 2, 2013

ATTENTION!

Good Evening Parents,

Please note that we are no longer in France. For the next two nights, we are staying in Spain. As a result, the local numbers from France will not work. If you want to contact the group please use the last three numbers that start with, "+44" ....... for the  4/2 and 4/3.

+44 793 715 7326

+44 793 764 1566

+44 793 707 6133

Thanks!

Au Revoir, Paris!

An early alarm had us out the door by 6:30 am today. In no time, we were at one of the seven train stations in Paris. Platform 6's train awaited our arrival and promised a speedy trip. We squeezed all of our luggage into a couple of cars, grabbed our seats, and immediately indulged in a much needed nap. The few who braved the day without a nap saw the countryside and the towns nestled throughout. We traveled south along the western portion of France. We were off to Bordeaux!



Upon our arrival in Bordeaux, we met our coach and left for Biarritz which is a popular resort town. During our tour, we learned that many people head to Biarritz for holiday.



In Biarritz, we took a walking tour along the Atlantic Ocean and through the narrow streets.  Biarritz is filled with breathtaking views and adorable shops. Many of the students were excited to hear that we would return to Biarritz tomorrow for shopping and exploring.








After dinner in Biarritz, we left on our coach for our hotel in Spain. The hotel is absolutely beautiful as it is newly renovated. We are settling in for the night and getting ready for another fun filled day of adventure.






Goodbye France, Hello Spain...Well, for the next day anyway!




Seine River Cruise


The Eiffel Tower Overhead

Sunset From the Seine River 

The Eiffel Tower By Night 



Our last night in Paris was spent on the Seine river. We braved the cold and re-discovered the beautiful monuments we had seen by day. During our tour, we saw everything from the Eiffel Tower to the Notre-Dame. Paris truly came to life by night. Commentary was provided throughout the tour via headsets and a welcoming staff.  The boat tour was absolutely unforgettable.