France/Switzerland Exchange Trip - 9/04/2010
Introduction
The main aim of our trip to France borderline Switzerland was to learn and enjoy new experiences and meet other young youths in France who come from similar backgrounds . Our trip was four days long starting on 9/04/2010 to 13/04/2010. One of the main activities that took part was Skiing in the French/Swiss Alps which was a experience that we all enjoyed . We travelled by a 17 seater Transit which took us 596 miles from London, Ladbroke Grove to Magevette, Hautes Savoie , near the border of France/Switzerland.
Welcome to the Ferrari Aka can only travel at 62 mph!
The van was packed with the boys.. and we were ready to go!
It was a long journey as you can see... some people just can't handle it!
Next stop.. Folkstone! it was time for a toilet break and the Channel Tunnel
As you can see the boys were very happy with the toilet break!
Awwww.. isn't that sweet missing home already...
It was time for us and our BatMobil to go through Passport Check.. some people were very scared!
In the Channel Tunnel.. Guys at the front think they are taking photos for H&M.
In the Channel Tunnel.. Bored.
After Half an hour.. we finally arrived at Calais..
Stomachs were aching so we ate some French Cheese Sandwiches
Zzzzzz.. Nap time!
The fourth Petrol/Toilet stop.. getting closer to our destination!
The First day of our journey we visited Mon Blanc. Mountains
The Guys with our ride behind them up the the mountains!
Guys Straight from Ladbroke Grove!
Hassouni looks like he is leading prayer haha
Mon Blanc Scenery
Enjoying the ride up to Mon Blanc Mountains
(The Guys with our guide Adil)The beautiful Mon Blanc mountains took the guys breath away!
The stairs to the ice museum we visited that showed us objects made of ice.
Fahim looks a bit like Tom Cruise don't you think?!
Abdulrahman & Abdelrahim enjoying the scenery of Mon Blanc.
Walking on ice.. I don't think he knows how deep that is!
It was the moment we was all waiting for.... SKIING!!
Everybody is ready to put their skis on!
Training makes perfect!.. everybody getting their boots dirty
He looks like he is posing for Frances new top model
The Snow made everyone's bones tingle
The Ski boots are coming on.. the moment of truth
Some people ski siting down.. confused
I Don't think he knows where he is... but he looks cooool! literally.
Some falls and some bumps... but he is still happy!
Just before skiing..Beautiful family portrait!
Half time! the boys had a little break from skiing..filling up their stomachs for another round
And were back to skiing..just reminding a few troublesome boys about safety first!
We Came... we saw... we conquered!... LBG our logo..
The Guys discussing who is the best.. I don't think Omar looks pleased .. ooppss
Meeting point outside the hotel to visit the Waterfall/Mountain.
Arriving at the Waterfall.. we took a beautiful family portrait..
I think the two at the front look like they can't see the camera properly.. confused.com
Forget Red-bull this ACTUALLY gives you wings..
Beautiful image... up in the mountains
Awwww so cute.. someone get him his teddy!
They thought climbing up was hard... well they got another thing coming!
At the bottom, he was aching for a drink... "don't worry mate no one is looking"
The next day it was time for Go-Karting at one of the best tracks in the area!
Departure from France.. as you can see from his face.. he is not happy to leave.. :(
Back in London Town.. smiles all around..
Arrived well.. thank god.. arrival point outside MCWG youth club.. as you can see the lads look very tired..
What we learnt!
The purpose of this trip wasn't just to go and ski however it was a trip that we could all learn from, we experienced new things and met new people who come from the same background as us but live in France, we played sport against each other and some of us even learnt how to speak some French!, we were invited to a family who treated us very well and made us feel welcome in their town. In this trip we also learnt how to treat one another and how to have a strong bond between each other, on behalf of my fellow friends who travelled on this trip with me as well, we thank MCWG for this great opportunity and we thank our new friends in France for their warm hospitality.