amiens

This morning our host families packed us huge lunches and dropped us off at the train station to spend the day at amiens. when we arrived in the city we went on small motorised boats around canals. it was very relaxing and interesting; seeing all the tiny farming houses along the canal. we then walked through amiens on our way to the notre dame cathdral, a replica of the cathdral in paris. we were intrigued by the stuatue of the crying cherub leaning on a human skull.

after walking around the cathedral we made our way to the park and ate our lunches next to the lake, sone people taking the chance to have a play on the equipment.
after 3hours of free time shopping in amiens we were all exhausted and glad to see our families waiting for us at the Villers station. we all went home for a huge dinner and tried to get some sleep before our early morning wake up for ANZAC.

Paris

We divided into 3 groups today - giving the students a choice of where they wanted to go for the morning.
Mr Dietz and Mrs Vanags led a train trip out of Paris to the Palace at Versailles, only having time to see the gardens before returning to our meeting point at the Opera.
Mr Burns took a few Science students to the Marie Curie Museum - small but interesting and Mrs Stroud and myself took the metro to the Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise where some very famous people are buried - including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaff, Chopin, Moliere, Oscar Wilde, and Abelard and Heloise. These 2 groups met up to experience the coffee culture at the Hard Rock Cafe (too expensive, so found a cheaper alternative!).
After meeting all up at the Opera and having lunch we returned to the hotel to get our packs and then to the Gare du Nord to catch the train to Amiens, where we changed trains for Villers Bretonneux.
Our reception at the school at Villers Bretonneux was incredible. The foyer was decorated in all the symbols of Australia - the green and gold, kangaroos etc. After being introduced to our host families, we all went our separate ways.
Ms Nicholls

Hi Catherine.

We watched very carefuly through the ANZAC service to see if we could see anyone of you guys, till we saw Bradley laying the wreath. We then watched him walk back to see where he was going but lost him. Matt rang this morning said "HI" he had a good day 4 ANZAC , pizza and 2 beers.

talk latter. Lots of love and missing you heaps. Karen, Terry, Jono and Matt.

Bradley

Hi, we saw you on the ABC putting the wreath on! Ella said you should come home now. You all looked frozen. Hope your having a great time with your host family. We've enjoyed the photos and can't believe how quickly it's gone by. Enjoy the rest of your trip everyone.
lots of love
Mum, Dad, Jack & ELLA xxxx

Hi Catherine.

We just got the internet back on , checked out the site and love the photos, it sounds like you are all having so much fun, i wish that I could be with you. We went to the dawn service today and thought of you and Mathew. Say Hello to your host family for us. Looking forward to seeing you or any one of you on TV today.

Missing you heaps, Love Karen, Terry and Jono.

Hi Mealz, hope the legs are OK and have a good day on ANZAC day. It is raining here and dad is happy.Hope you and Kate are behaving for your host family and not causing too much mayhem.Only 5 sleeps then back to the real world of work, school, work so enjoy it while you can. missing you heaps love mum,dad and william

Hello Brodie and Brad it's Amelia

Hi Brodie and Brad

It's only 5 sleeps till you get home. I am so excited. I hope you like living with Contance for 3 days Brodie. I love your photo in Paris. I went to the Canberra Zoo and fed a baby white lion. I will show you the photo when you get back. Can you tell Laura and Catherine that I fed the lion. Say hello to them for me too please. Hope you have a good day on ANZAC Day we are going to watch the TV in case we can see you or Brad or Laura or Catherine or anyone you are with. I love you and miss you but not long till you are home. Can you bring me a present from Paris too please. Just a little one.

Lots and lots of love from Amelia xxxoooxxxoooxxxoooxx