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Tout bouge à St. Laurent! Excursions, activities, and jellyfish!
One of our favorite places to spend the evening hanging out together is, without a doubt, the beach! We have been lucky to see multiple sunsets and moon rises. However, the rest of the Côte d'Azur begs to be explored. The following photos are an account of some of the most memorable outings as we reflect from the halfway point of the St. Laurent program.
One of our favorite places to spend the evening hanging out together is, without a doubt, the beach! We have been lucky to see multiple sunsets and moon rises. However, the rest of the Côte d’Azur begs to be explored. The following photos are an account of some of the most memorable outings as we reflect from the halfway point of the St. Laurent program.
During an afternoon outing to Nice, several students took advantage of visiting the local Henri Matisse Museum and bonding over their shared love for art.
During an afternoon outing to Nice, several students took advantage of visiting the local Henri Matisse Museum and bonding over their shared love for art.
One of our evening activities included a workshop to learn about French hip-hop music and dance with Mickaël (who also happens to be one of our chaffeurs). He is a man of many talents and really taught our students some new tricks!
Another of our evening activities included a workshop to learn about French hip-hop music and dance with Mickaël (who also happens to be one of our chaffeurs). He is a man of many talents and really taught our students some new tricks!
Elana showing off her hip-hop moves!
Elana showing off her hip-hop moves!
Kristin was up (or down?) for the challenge!
Kristin was up (or down?) for the challenge!
Parc Aquasplash outside of Antibes was a great hit with the students and a fun way to cool off from the rising July heat! Kendall, Hannah, Stephanie, and Kathryn wait patiently for their turn on the waterslide.
Parc Aquasplash outside of Antibes was a great hit with the students and a fun way to cool off from the rising July heat! Kendall, Hannah, Stephanie, and Kathryn wait patiently for their turn on the waterslide.
Ethan and Eli enjoy the water attractions at Parc Aquasplash.
Ethan and Eli enjoy the water attractions at Parc Aquasplash.
Group photo in front of the most popular waterslide at Parc Aquasplash with Grace, Maja, Xio, Grant, Elizabeth, Corinne, Megan, and Clare.
Group photo in front of the most popular waterslide at Parc Aquasplash with Grace, Maja, Xio, Grant, Elizabeth, Corinne, Megan, and Clare.
At Villefranche, to the east of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, students prepare to go snorkeling in the most pristine water we've seen yet.
At Villefranche, to the east of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, students prepare to go snorkeling in the most pristine water we’ve seen yet.
Grace, Krisztián, and Kendall prepare to take the plunge in their wet suits and goggles!
Grace, Krisztián, and Kendall prepare to take the plunge in their wet suits and goggles. Students saw fish, coral, and jellyfish!