So, two weeks later and I have finally got some time to write about my little escapade to Normandy. (I am really sick of writing school reports!!!)
So, very early on Monday the 9th June, I made my way to school and jumped on a bus with 5 other teachers and 50 year 5 boys (thats 10 year olds...) and we drove down to Dover and hopped onto the train to go through the 'chunnel'. What an incredible piece of engineering that is! we drove onto this train in our double decker bus and sat there while it sped through under water to Calais. Very cool. But kinda boring after about 5 minutes of tunnel. Nevermind.
Once we got to France, we had another 6 hours of bus ride to get us to the chateau where we were staying, but once we got there, it was cool. We were met by our two French guides who proceeded to speak to the boys in nothing but French for the entire trip, which was interesting for Miss Wightman and her non-French speaking capabilities. yes... fun.... thank goodness the boys could interpret the instructions!
So... Tuesday, we spent the day at the main Chateau, which was about an hour away, where the boys had fun making bread, climbing the walls, doing circus skills and some even did orienteering. It was beautiful weather, so Miss Wightman had fun sitting in the sun relaxing!
Wednesday we went to a traditional French market, which was fascinating. Unfortunately, my batteries ran out on my camera at this stage, so I didn't get any photos of all the amazing cheeses, sausages, fresh fruit and vege, fresh fish, the HUGEST paella bowl I have ever seen, and heaps more cool stuff. Oh well. In the afternoon we went to Mont St Michel. What an absolutlely fascinating place. Here is a link if you would like to find out
Thursday we went to Tapisserie De Bayeux. Which was AMAZING!!!! I did think of you mum! I might have even got you something for Christmas..... but you will have to wait! No photos allowed. Sorry! In the afternoon we went to a zoo. Which was cool, as the boys all managed to go around the place in thier own groups, but Miss Wightman had fun wandering about and talking science stuff with them!!! :) Got to see some pink flamingoes and also some otters being fed. Then it was back to camp and all the boys had a dress up contest, they were told to dress up 'French' and the teachers had to judge. How hard!!! the winner was a boy who had gone all out as the hunchback of notredame. Very Cool! then for dinner we had... escargo!!!!! And yes, Miss Wightman did try them! They were okay, very garlicky!!!! which helped I think. the boys absolutely adored them, and they even wanted more!!! After dinner we all went for a short walk to the beach, where some boys played football, some tried burying themselves, and the rest of us (including Miss W) went foraging along the beach. Was great to be a science teacher outside the classroom, trying to find cool things on the beach.
Friday it was home time, and yet another long bus ride back to London. Then home to an empty house as Alex was in Italy. :(
One more thing.... last weekend I went and hung out with Alex and the London Scottish pipes and drums as they prepared to March through London, from Horse Guards Parade ground to Wellington Barracks. The Territorial Amry had a big pagaent to celebrate 100 years. So... I got some good piccys of Alex in all his gears... :)
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