Easter Field Trip

The school had an Easter field trip, I was asked if I wanted to be a chaperone. I accepted and decided this time I would dress up because the French always look nice. I showed up on the day of the trip and everyone was in sneakers.
There is no school bus we would walk to our destination.

In remembrance of Jesus we walked out of the school with the
kindergarteners all waving palms at us.
It was a very special feeling



Tatiana has a crush on this boy Antoine and I guess he likes her too



Here we are on our way and me with the wrong shoes!!



view


We made our first rest stop and told a story of Jesus and had the kids color



more walking


leaving St Emilion behind





cute car







a school mate



This is Chateau LaRoque which is the biggest producer of St Emilion Grand Cru wine

Spring is in the air!!



Are we there yet?


Cut through a vineyard, where are we going?


Another rest stop




Played some games




gosh steps now


cave exploring



old bath found another cool cave




last set of stairs


two hours later......the summit



every time we stopped the kids would get a color ribbon to tie around their palm, it represented flowers and Spring.


we ate lunch


The head master collected all the palms and put them around a table
she told the story of Easter




then we all shared communion which was made by the kindergarten class




then we walked back for 2 hours



getting closer



yahoo, were almost therethe wisteria is just stunning this time of year

back in town


everyone is waiting for the key to get in

we were all so thirsty
ahh, a nice glass of lemonade

This is where not speaking the language was a disadvantage,
next year I will know to bring sneakers, snacks, water and
something to sit on to the Easter field trip

April Fool

In France on April first, you give each other a fish. French children fool their friends by taping a paper fish to their friends' backs. Then saying
"poissons d'avril" which is "April fish"

Festival «les Collégiades»

OPUS 33 Ensemble
60 singers and 40 musicians.
4 VERDI sacred pieces for choir and orchestra & BEETHOVEN Concerto for violin.

Tatiana enjoyed the concert especially since she was
watching a movie on my iphone :)

Father Emeric opened the concert with some words

The prodigy girl with the violin in the long dress was fantastic!

Field Trip

Today was field trip day, it was a musical themed field trip. All the kids dressed up and the teachers dressed up as music notes. All the students paraded around St Emilion singing and blowing on a whistle. All the tourist stopped to photograph the event. We were then lead across the street by the local police to the auditorium where there were clowns waiting for the kids. They sang and played instruments then we all walked back through the town and back to school where refreshments and cakes were waiting for us.

It was nice to walk through the town and feel like a local, waving at people as we walked through the town. The police here already know us and we get special treatment when we double park. Restaurant owners now tell us what is "really" good on the menu. The local bakery tells us which is the best bread to buy for the day. My French is coming along and I am understanding more and more. We have been invited to so many peoples homes for dinner that I am touched by how we have been so kindly received.We are involved in the local church and been given the honor to lead the children s ministry! We have no experience in this and would appreciate any advice.
We have the kids during the service for about half hour. Ages from 1-10

I also want to thank everyone that has been praying for Emeric (the priest) and writing him encouraging letters. It has really touched him.

Tatiana's teacher Odray

school principal

Tatiana's class with only 3 girls

This is Cammie, Tatiana's friend from South Africa