Twenty-two teenagers arrived at Norfolk International Airport on Saturday, February 28. They were excited, anxious to start the journey, and well rested. Twenty-two teenagers left Charles De Gaulle Airport on Sunday, March 1 even more excited but a little sleep deprived. After a four hour bus ride to the beautiful Normandy,our first destination was Mont Saint Michel, an ancient island community and abbey in northern France. During our guided tour, we climbed and walked around the grounds to see the homes, stores, naves, crypts, and winding passageways. While discovering the island, we learned the story of its 28 inhabitants.

After our tour and a wild bus ride back to town, we finally arrived safely at Chateau Moray-Littry. We were welcomed with smiles and immediately seated to our delicious first dinner. We ended the evening with a group meeting discussing highs and lows of the day and karaoke.