Hello Class,

I can't believe that I am going to be coming home soon. I hope that your spring break was wonderful. Cici and Ms. Usrey had their spring break and went to Paris France to visit for the weekend. Everything was blooming and this was our favorite picture. I hope you like just as much as we do.

We took the Eurostar from London to Paris. The train took us underneath the English Channel it was really cool to think that we went underwater in a train. Below is Cici and her ticket on the train.

Once we got to Paris we went to Dinner and walked to the Eiffel tower at night. It was really cool to see the Eiffel Tower all lit up at night. We started Thursday by going to the Louvre and seeing wonderful paintings and sculptures. We also got lost inside the Museum. I even got to see the Mona Lisa. After lunch we went to a fashion musuem and the Arc de Triomphe before finishing the night off with a wonderful dinner and great company.

The Mona Lisa

Outside the Louvre

Arc de Triomphe

On Thursday we went to several of the different monuments around Paris. We went to Notre Dame, the Eiffel tower for lunch, and Sacre Cour. It was amazing each place was simply wonderful to see. We enjoyed seeing Paris and I think Cici and Ms. Usrey would like to go back one day soon. We also decided to walk to the top of the Eiffel tower at night. We climbed 670 Stairs. Then an elevator took us to the very top level. It was so pretty from the top.

Scarcre Cour

Top of the Eiffel Tower at night

On Saturday we went to Disneyland Paris. It was a lot of fun. We rode a bunch of rides and got to expirence Disney in a whole new way. Cici says that her favorite ride was the tea cups while Ms. Usrey's was Space Mountain. Ms. Usrey's camera died but here is the entrance to the park.

Disney!!

On Sunday we headed home. At Kings Cross Ms. Usrey and Cici found the entrance to Platform 9 and 3/4 so we took a picture by it.

At platform 9 and 3/4

I hope you enjoy reading about Paris. We had a great time and want to go back really soon. Out semester is winding down and we both cannnot believe that we are going to be home really soon. This semester has been wonderful.

love

Ms. Usrey and Cici

Krakow Poland

Hello Class,

Cici and Ms. Usrey just got back to Harlaxton from Krakow, Poland. Krakow was a wonderful city and it was really nice to visit. We went to Auschwitz and Birkenau. Auschwitz and Birkenau was a place where many people died. There once was a man who didn't like certain groups of people so he sent them to different places to live rather than them living in their own homes. They died because they where different. This man was not a very nice man. We had a great time learning about the history there and what happened to the people there. It was a wonderful experience. We also spent time in the city center or Krakow. There is a big Flee market that we

walked through and saw all of the items for sale. We also had traditional Polish food. It was really yummy and Cici and Ms. Usrey really enjoyed trying new food and drinks. We had a great time. Enjoy these pictures :)

At the Gate of Auschwitz. Above the words say "Work sets (you) free"

Guard tower at Auschwitz

Beds that are made of wood that 3 people slept on

Pierogis and apple juice. It was a yummy meal

Ocean flying home

Cici with Polish money

Much love and see you soon!

Ms. Usrey and Cici

Football (a.k.a. Soccer)

Hello Ms. Usrey's Class

This weekend I stayed at Harlaxton and did some traveling to London. We also cooked for our host family. We had a wonderful meal that my host sister and I cooked a meal for them. We cooked tater-tot casserole, pineapple souffle and green beans. It was very yummy and Mrs. Usrey gave me the recipe for the tater-tot casserole.

Our food for the dinner

On Sunday we went to a Soccer Match. It was in London so we had to take the train to London and then Navigate the tube to get to the Stadium. We watched Fulham and the Wolves play. Fulham won the game 5-0 and Clint Dempsey (A fellow American from Texas) scored 2 goals. If you can watch the video that I'll put on here. I can been seen at the 0:21 mark I am behind the guy in the blue hoodie. We had a great time at the game, and Cici and I want to go watch another one. Enjoy your day!

Fulham Wins

Ms. Usrey and her friend at the Fulham game

Clint Dempsey playing at the game

Next weekend I am going to Poland so be on the lookout for pictures.

Love

Ms. Usrey and Cici