Nearing the end of our tour of the abbey, in "la merveille".
Taking in the view of Normandy.
Waiting on the terrace for our tour.
Our group before hiking up the steep streets of the Mont Saint Michel.
Today we had our second excursion as a group, a day trip to the Mont St. Michel, a benedictine abbey. Construction on the abbey started in the year 708 and has more or less continued ever since, and it was the first place in France classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We took a two hour guided tour of the abbey, which allowed us to access several portions that are not open to general admission.
After the tour the students got some free time to meander the single pedestrian cobblestone walkway--we were confident that they couldn't get lost! They bought some souvenirs and many enjoyed crepes at one of the many creperies located on the rock.
This weekend will be our last two days in our host families, and Caroline, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Garcia will all head back to the US on Sunday morning. Many students will be traveling to Caen to do some shopping in the "big" city, and one student will even be spending the weekend at a beach house. From what I can tell, they're not quite ready to leave yet!
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