Today the group left Montpellier and travelled by train to the ancient Roman town of Nimes. En route the boys chatted with a marine who had just returned from Mali: a sobering encounter.
Our tour of the Roman amphitheatre came complete with audio guides, giving us a detailed historical insight into its use over the centuries.
Some of our number attempted to make friends with the local wildlife. Unsuccessfully.
As we proceeded to the train station, back to Montpellier, we were informed that our train had been delayed. This gave us the perfect opportunity for a picnic in the sunshine.
Archie managed to make a new friend on the train ride home. The cat promptly asked to move seats.
Sherin managed to alienate the German volleyball team by declaring his dislike of the German language, and as a result, we failed to get any autographs.
The French-American centre hosted a cake party where some of the students managed to scare off some of the guests! Others however were able to engage in some form of conversation with the boys. Madame T and Madame L were impressed by the improved levels of communication.
Afterwards, the boys played football for a while in the local park. Ben showed his skills despite his handicap.
Our choice of restaurant locale for the evening was ambitious, given that it was 100 metres from the hotel. Compared to the previous night, the food exceeded expectations, service was also much improved, and the students were even forced to eat something green!
Written by Ben (BABS) and Archie, with assistance from Rohan and Alessio.
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