The endless memories and experiences of all participants will soon come to the fore and the drama of the final days will be but a punctuation mark on what was an unforgettable trip. Already as I look back on the Tour I can remember the vast range of places visited, from Paris, and Monte Carlo to Villefranche and Menton we have seen the most amazing works of art, enjoyed gastronomic delights and engaged with people from all over the world. Most importantly, we did it with huge smiles on our faces and expanded our understanding of the French language and culture. In short - we had such a diverse variety of experiences it is not possible to sum them up in a few short paragraphs, or even in this detailed blog!
I wish to thank many people for their efforts on the Tour - notably Melissa Sheldon and Sebastien Lefeuvre. The three of us formed a formidable team and we worked together seamlessly. My sister Vanessa certainly proved to be the heroine at the end of the day, I thank her for staying up late on her anniversary to find us accommodation in Paris and ultimately getting us from KL to Melbourne to Adelaide. Without her - i'm almost certain we'd still be trying to get home!
I really appreciated all the comments made by all readers. The students loved hearing from you and your contributions always provided a morale boost. We averaged just under 200 hits per day - clearly indicating it was a worthwhile endeavour.
We'll see you all at the movie screening - though i'm not setting a date for that just yet - there's a few insurance forms to complete in the meantime!
À plus,
Shawn, Melissa, Sebastien
To all the Scotch Tour Team. I have heard many stories, seen fantastic video footage of Team Tom, learnt dance moves, laughed and laughed and laughed at all the whoopsies. As you predicted Shawn, the memories are immense. I am going to miss terribly this blog. I am really looking forward to the movie! Thank you all for letting us parents in on such a wonderful experience that you will not forget ever.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mr Kasbergen, Melissa and Mr Lefeuvre for everything you guys were so amazing! I have learnt to much and i already miss France, i have had so many funny stories to tell and some not so funny ones. I was glad to have spent this amazing experience with such a fabulous group of people.
ReplyDeleteThanks for everything Rachel :)