Monday was quite relaxing. We had a normal day of classes in the morning, followed by electives later. During free time, I went to the mall with Amy and Reede to find something to wear to the concert electro at Nice on Thursday. We took the bus there together; on the way back, Amy decided to take the bus home instead of walking all the way ...
We have less than a week here, and I can't believe it. This whole experience has gone by so quickly... It seems like just yesterday we were all standing at JFK introducing ourselves and beginning the very amazing friendships that now exist. I am hoping and praying that these next few days go by so slowly; I'm positive that I'm not ready to ...
Bonjour! Sunday, we all went back to Cannes, and for good reason; the weather is flawless, and the shopping is exquisite! Luckily, a few of my friends from home were in Cannes, and I was able to meet up with them. I met them at the Hotel Majestic Barriere, where we lounged by the pool and had lunch. I later met up with my peers and continued ...
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 ...
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) ...
Today, we visited Gorges du Verdon, which is one of the most beautiful sights I’ve seen so far. The mountains are tall and picturesque, and the water is incredibly turquoise. After a three-hour trip, we all eagerly jumped out of the charter bus and sat down next to the water to eat our homemade sandwiches for lunch. Then, many went ...
Yesterday, we had a lovely time in Nice--doing pottery, enjoying some time in the temperate water, and having a picnic on the beach featuring original Southern French cuisine. We got to try socca ( a sort of chickpea crêpe), pissaladère (onion tart), and quiche. We finished with fondant au chocolat for dessert. After the meal, we headed ...
Our day started off with our regular French class. We spend about one hour in the classroom doing structured lessons, then leave the residence and do more interactive activities. Today, my class discussed things like our life back home, our families, our activities, passions, likes, dislikes, etc. After our classroom session, we regrouped with ...
The group went to Nice where they met up with Abbey Road students staying in Nice. Some played a match of football, while others chose to play the famous game pétanque! -Leslie Faucheux Abbey Road Program in St ...
We finally made it to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferat this week. We spent an afternoon enjoying the beach and doing some watersports at the Club Aquatique. Some of us paddle-boarded while others went kayaking. Then, in the evening, we got to amp up our culinary skills when we went to L’Hôtel Frégate and prepared 3 courses. Pauline instructed ...