Monday, 15 February 2010

Jour Deux

Tuesday 9th February 2010
0745am
Versailles




Ohh dear. Waking up was a killer!! Breakfast help wake us all up with a selection of jams, croissants, French sticks, ham & cheese, cereal & yoghurt's with plenty to drink.




Both FMB & FCP got onto their coaches and began the journey to Versailles. To ease the journey the film Marie Antoinette was played. This helped everyone understand the story of the French Revolution and Marie Antoinette's role. When I saw Versailles it felt amazing! Greeted with towering golden gates and structured, powerful palace. We managed to get in free, benefits of a student!


The images above are just a snippet of what was experience in Versailles. Amazing? Yes! I absolutely loved the luxurious furniture the intricate detail on the walls, doors and even the marble fire places. The ceilings were of great interest, the paintings were spectacular and the same with those hung upon the walls. The light fittings were so beautiful with such detail. All objects including candle holders, clocks, book cases to the feet on the furniture. I strolled slowly through Versailles reading the details of the paintings and regularly loosing everyone in the group.

I gathered a few leaflets with information, it was just how I imagined and more. It was spectacular, beautiful and just AMAZING!

A decision was made to return to the hotel earlier than planned due to the weather conditions. It was a shame to not see the gardens of Marie Antoinette. Ohh well! Upon return to the hotel our group of six turned into a group of twelve where we headed to Cafe De Ville for evening drinks. Prior to this we all found a place to eat dinner before making our way for drinks. The turn out was not too bad. I opted for a Kiwi Cooler! Yum Yum.

I really enjoyed the night. We all got on amazingly and shared lots of laughter & getting to know one another. Games were played such as our chicken game, sign language was exchanged and the group were asked if were on the programme ladette to lady. The cheek of it!! When leaving for the evening we all gave ourselves a number from one - twelve. I was one. Just a check to see if we were all their. So so funny. Something where you 'have to be there.'

We returned to the room where Barnes, Lawson and myself fell asleep!! Having two Sarah's proved to be very difficult! :)

Jour Un

Travelling

Monday 8th February 2010

1230 hr

During Paris..
Nottingham Trent's FMB & FCP students began their journey in the early hours of Monday morning. The journey went perfectly. I woke up a couple of times, but managed to sleep most of the way! Hallelujah! We soon arrived at the hotel in good time at half past 12pm in Paris.
Even though we were all exhausted we split into a group of six which consisted of Jessica Earland, Sarah Lawson, Sarah Barnes, Kathryn Brown, Kirsty Givelin and myself where we decided to make the most of the trip. With Miss Barnes excellent skills on the Metro we headed straight for Sacré Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. The view from the Sacré Coeur was amazing, it's a shame about the weather. Rain. We continued to explore and then later find somewhere to eat. OMG one coke 7euros!!! I opted for the tap water.

Afterwards we returned to the hotel with wine. Not a fan. The only equipment we had to open was a fork. Thanks to commitment and numerous attempts the bottles were finally opened. Bedtime was early, the start tomorrow would cause great shock to our systems!

Day 1 was a success with sights already seen and an experience of the French culture.

Bonne Nuit!

Sunday, 7 February 2010

Au Revoir!

Bye Bye!!!!
Saturday when I return I will deliver a report on the exciting things FMB got up to!!!

30 minutes!

With Sarah and Jess!!!
YAY.
Hair to do!

XXXXXX

1 hour to go!

Today has been so busy.
Leave boyfriends, Pack a little! Netball at 3. Earn some dollar for an hour!
Busy busy busy!!
Made food, packed food! Too much? Definitely not.
I thought I was organised. I was.
Now I'm rushing. 45 minutes to go.
Will I sleep? Who knows.
Desperate Housewives amazing!!
I can't wait!
Sarah, Sarah and Jess making their way over soon. YAY.

Saturday, 6 February 2010

Triple Boudoir.

Friends forever.
I love these girls.
YAY! I'm so excited. Midnight feasts and lots of photos to be taken between the three of us!
Also very pleased we are living together next year! :)
I'm so happy to share the room.

Woooooooooooooo!

Photographs.

An unfortunate event occurred last Wednesday when my poor Fujifilm had to be replaced. With so much excitement the camera dropped to rest.

However..

meet,

my new friend!

Lets get snapping!!