G-Town Talks

Good Grief. 7 euros for 30 minutes and a French keyboard, I must be dedicated to this blogging gig. Yesterday, we traveled by train to France and then visited Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur. My favorite part of France is the artist square and I purchased a wonderful trio of paintings there to remember my trip by. Our students learned tolerance with the gypsies trying to tie bracelets on their wrists and then charge them–which no one fell for, but some tolerated better than others. Then the sketch artists hit and some thought they were just being sketched for the heck of it– only Otis told the guy forget about it, I am not paying for that!

We had fun at dinner, the students have really bonded, laughing and having a great time. But none more fun than on the stroll to the bus after dinner; through the Red Light district to the Moulin Rouge. Thought I might lose John or Tallon for good there! It was all in good humor and since my son is by far the youngest at 14, I am sure they will all survive it–Jimmy says he is definitely coming back to Paris now.

Today is going to be really terrific. We have a guided tour of the city, followed by Versailles, and tonight–a river ride followed by a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. It will be one of the most exciting days of the tour.

The days are very long, the students excellent, and the trip well worth the time and money. Know that we are safe; getting along fantastically; and missing you all. My traveling companions are wonderful, Mrs. Dempsey and Mr. Schindler excellent to work with. Love to you all, from Paris. Kimberly