This morning we went to the Resistance Museum in Lyon. It is extremely well presented and gives one a good idea of what it may have been like to live through the war and in concentration camps.
It is REALLY hot and humid here now. Wow. I don't even know what else to say about that...
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Lyon
See photo of Lyon below viewed from the hill called Fourviere. Two rivers join together in Lyon, Le Rhone and La Saone. Gorgeous!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
colo
What a great experience this is. I'm spending my time with people who love France and French as much as I do, and then with the French themselves. I'm learning a lot of new vocab and hope to figure out ways to remember and practice it. The other teachers here are becoming good friends - it's a lot like camp. I'll probably cry at the end, just like when I was at Ewalu or Dorian!
The Cariot family is just fabulous (my hosts). We spend hours chatting each night and comparing our cultures and countries. Last night we had raclettes, a specialty from the Savoie region, and a cousin of fondue. Delicious. We are drinking a lot of rose wine from Provence because it's summer and quite humid. Nice way to cool off!
The Cariot family is just fabulous (my hosts). We spend hours chatting each night and comparing our cultures and countries. Last night we had raclettes, a specialty from the Savoie region, and a cousin of fondue. Delicious. We are drinking a lot of rose wine from Provence because it's summer and quite humid. Nice way to cool off!
Monday, July 16, 2007
Speaker on WWII Resistance
Check out the pics of Sabrina and Marine in Rennes below.
Yesterday we had the honor of listening to a speaker who was in Lyon at the time of the Resistance in the second world war. Her father was killed by the nazis and she spent time in a concentration camp. She's 88 years old and a delightful person. We asked her what advice she would like to offer to young people in France or the US and she said the following:
-Think before you act.
-Vote every chance you get.
-Be tolerant, honest and vigilant.
-Work hard.
This speaker really inspired us and made us see how lucky we are.
Yesterday we had the honor of listening to a speaker who was in Lyon at the time of the Resistance in the second world war. Her father was killed by the nazis and she spent time in a concentration camp. She's 88 years old and a delightful person. We asked her what advice she would like to offer to young people in France or the US and she said the following:
-Think before you act.
-Vote every chance you get.
-Be tolerant, honest and vigilant.
-Work hard.
This speaker really inspired us and made us see how lucky we are.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Now it's summertime in Lyon!
Summer weather has arrived, I do believe! It's beautiful here now - the sun shows off the architecture. This morning we are hearing about the WWII Resistance from a woman who was a child here in Lyon during the war. Then we have the afternoon free!
Il fait beau!
It's a nice day today (yes, this is news). A good day for a trainride and French countryside.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
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