Vannes
Monday at Lycée Notre Dame le Ménimur saw the girls excitedly tell us of all the activities that they did with their families - Christmas lights, visiting the coast, shopping, theme parks and for many just enjoying a family weekend French style. Of course food played a big part in the weekend - crepes, cheese, chocolate, cakes and so much more. We are all trying to work out how the French stay so slim.
After lunch visitors and some host sisters who were not doing exams walked into Vanne to be welcomed to the City Hall by representatives of the Mayor.
We all felt very special as there was two representatives of the press waiting to interview us and take photos. I believe we will be in the local paper.
Stephanie gave a speech in French on our behalf and gifts were exchanged. Our Australian flag Christmas ornaments were a hit and now are displayed on the Council Chambers Christmas tree.
The Council Chamber we were hosted in was most impressive - chandeliers, statues and paintings. Outside was an impressive stair case with a special one of a kind stained glass window of the Duke and Dutchess of Bretagne - I was informed the only one depicting the two standing side by side.
Following afternoon tea, we all headed back to school and for some afternoon lessons.
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