Monday, March 23, 2009
We arrived in Guadeloupe last night around 9 p.m. and after a quick ride to the hostel, everyone hit the sack right away and slept very well. Wake-up call was at 7:30 and the girls were first to the table. It took the boys quite a while to get ready this morning, but we saved them some hot chocolate and baguettes with guava jam. We also had some fresh pineapple, watermelon, and guava juice “de la maison” that was absolutely fabulous!!! After breakfast, we took off to see a Rastafari artisan who lives in Grand Fonds. Grace and Ally will add more about this wonderful experience later. I just want to say how happy and proud I was today of our students. They jumped in with both feet, worked very hard, and really seemed to enjoy the experience. We ended the day with a dip in the lagoon that is only a few minutes away from our hostel, and then they left immediately after to go home with their host families. Christophe and I are writing this tonight, but starting tomorrow the students will write something each day to share their experiences here with you. Grace and Ally will be first. Watch for your son’s or daughter’s comments in the next few days.