Provence is known for its production of lavender; it can be used as a remedy, as a decoration, or as an application product. Sunday, we went to a lavender museum and learned how they made lavender and what it could be used for. I purchased some lavender products that help with sore legs, feet, and chapped lips! It was really interesting to ...
The past couple of days, we have had our typical weekday routine of French classes and learning activities, interspersed with small trips to a café or the pool; but the departure from the ordinary came on Sunday, the last day of the weekend and the most interesting day that I have yet to discuss. Sunday, we took a day trip to Avignon, ...
The last week of the program is here, and I can't believe it. It feels like we just got here a couple days ago... Fortunately we started it off with a celebration, because Monday July 22nd was Lizzy's birthday. She turned 17! I'm so happy I could be with her on that special day; she is a great person. On Sunday, we had a day trip to Avignon. ...
For our last art class, I took my students to the place where Cezanne himself used to paint: Mont Sainte-Victoire. From this very vantage point, he made 11 oil paintings using different styles and techniques to represent the famous mountain. Kristen, Goa, Lauren, and Jane had the opportunity to discover the conditions of painting outside ...
Avignon, nougat ice-cream, Le Palais des Papes, watching acrobats performing in the street, Le Pont d'Avignon, mousse de chocolat, the scent of lavender, all seasoned with music coming from everywhere around is the recipe for a wonderful day in Provence. I told you before how, for me, this experience has been a mix of new and old. Avignon, as ...
We spent another fabulous weekend in the south of France! Saturday we went to Marseille and visited the soap factory of the famous and original Savon de Marseille. We walked through a very cute village in the neighborhood of le Vieux Panier and had the opportunity to go to a contemporary art exhibition. Lots of different interactive pieces ...
Time is flying by too quickly here in Nice. Everyone knows their way around town now and we are getting comfortable using our French around the neighborhood. The weather has been beautiful and we had a brief cool down early in the week, which was a much-needed relief from the Cote D’Azur sun. This week has also brought us several ...
The past few days were full of fun and excitement found in Cannes, Gorge du Verdon, and St-Laurent. The weather has been beautiful, and I cannot believe the first three weeks have already gone by. I am trying to cherish every moment I have left in France! A few nights ago, our entire group went out for karaoke. Some sang American classics, ...
Today's destination definitely wins the award for "Most Beautiful Place I've Ever Been To." Today, we explored the beautiful mountainous region, Isola. The perfect mixture of the clear blue waters, towering mountains, and magical waterfalls make for a flawless slice of heaven. I decided to use the pedalo (kayak and canoe were options as well) ...
This past week marked the halfway point of my séjour in France, and while we have been doing something interesting and unique everyday, I can only think of one thing to share: the contract. This past Wednesday, the group was offered to sign a language contract that forbids anybody who signs it from speaking English with anybody or anything ...