Au revoir, Orléans!

Bonjour!
     We returned to school this morning for more classes en français.  Today all experienced lunch à la cantine (in the cafeteria).  Perhaps they knew we were coming because one of the entree choices was a hamburger with fried potatoes.  However; several in the group opted for the fish with cream sauce and rice.  There were also many choices of different salads, yougurts, fresh fruit, bread, cheese, and of course desserts.  No one went hungry!  We crossed the bridge over the Loire river to spend the afternoon in Orléans centre-ville (downtown).  We took lots of photos, did a little shopping; and enjoyed the beautiful weather.  We went inside of the Cathedral St. Croix, which I was told is actually bigger than Notre Dame!  I think the students are in awe of the history here and old things actually are... moi aussi!
     Tonight some of the students were going to restaurants and some were dining with their families at home.  I was invited to dine with Rachel and her host family as she lives just down the street.  What a treat as her host mom prepared some very yummy French specialties. I don't have time to describe them all tonight but I will say that the dinner included foie gras, fish eggs, and duck.  Rachel tried everything! 
     Tomorrow we meet at the train station early to return to Paris.  We have a packed day tomorrow and the forecast is sunny and upper sixties so we are going to climb a certain famous tower...  There is WiFi at the hotel and I will be able to upload some pictures finally (although I suspect the students have already done so...oui?  A demain!!!