Arrival in the Netherlands

They left at 11.00 in Coulogne and Mrs. Isabelle Sauvage did send me textmessages to keep us (NL) informed. They should arrive at 14.45 h. When I phoned them they said they were on the parking. But we didn't see anyone.

Waiting and looking for our guests.

Desiree, Zoë, Lotte, Lotte, Megan and the mother of Megan waiting at the fence.

A few of the students looked at the parking of the hotel, but couldn't find anyone either. I phoned again and then we found out, they were at the wrong school. So, they turned around and half an hour later they arrived.

Arrival at Tuinzigtlaan 10 Breda (the right adres).

In the beginning everybody was a little bit shy and not at ease, but this will change soon I think.

Staying behind the cars.

Soon after the teachers and students shaked hands and got to meet each other. Mr. Chris Wessels, Mr. Peter van Vessem and Mr. Jan van Hooijdonk showed them around in the school. Then the students left for the family. This was a big step. The teachers went to the hotel. Now the French students must talk English with the Dutch students and their family. This will not be easy, but they will manage.

All the students together.

All the NL students and FR students together with their teachers.

Coffeebreak.

I hope they will sleep very well this night. Tomorrow they leave at 6.00 to the flowermarket of Naaldwijk with Mr. Noud Theuws and Mr. Eduard Kamstra.