This morning started bright and early with everyone rising with an essence of excitment. What would they see and what would the be able to purchase from Decathalon? As the bus arrived quite late it was decided to have breakfast before leaving instead a picnic down by the coast. At last the bus was here, breakfast was devoured (rather quickly), and everyone got on board. It was a rather tight fit this time as the bus just took everyone.
Waiting for the bus and talking to Kateline, Claudie's daughter.

Chatter

Tight fit

Unfortuntely not long into the trip a few began to experience the beginnings of travel sickness. With all the winding of S-bends and U-bends, it was not surprising that a few put to good use the little bags we had collected off the plane. Thankfully there were a few stops along the way which allowed everyone a repreave from the ill-feelings. At last we summited and got to see the magnificent views of the "moon"surface and not much further, the actual volcano. How beautiful it all was and we were truly blessed with clear skies and no fog! Instantly the students were hovering over the ground, eager to collect all manner of colourful rocks and stones, proof of their visit to the volcano. Claudie was full of knowledge of the volcano and its history and explained everything in great detail. Photos were taken, more stones were collected and then we were on our way back down. Lunch was taken in a picturesque park full of pine trees and wooden tables. It was truly amazing how huyngry everyone was after kilometres of not feeling so well!

Our way down across the "moon's"surface.

Almost at the volcano guys.

Running to see the view.

A perfectly clear day to see the crater and hear all the info from Claudie.

A mini crater - can you spot the people?

Mr. Kaiyo explaining some things.

Group shot with volcano behind.

Our best Super!

Nathan and Wayne fascinated by the tiny sparkling stones.

Geneta also wanting to find some sparkles.

Finn trying to see closer.

Smile guys!

Da Boys!

Happy travellers.

Claudie and Mr. Kaiyo

Lunch time at last!
To the great delight of everyone, it was time to head for the famous Decathlon. Here pocket money was distributed and a first ever one hour time frame given, and the Grade 6's decended into the huge warehouse. Running, walking and wondering for a full hour and, thankfully another half hour, and everyone had bought their gifts and paraphanalia. Once gathered back at the bus, there were many smiles and oooh's and aaaah's as everyone showed what they had found! After a quick snack it was time to return to Le Markes.

Snack time after some serious shopping.

A great feeling of accomplishment.

Refreshments in the bus.

Yay - Decathlon!
Showers and some quick packing, and then it was time for the famous and reknowned Boucani! Mr. Kaiyo was thrilled and could not resist a 3rd helping! It was a hit for everyone. Claudie and her husband were able to join us and then later their daughter Katheline came to say good-bye. Bed time was set and everyone returned to their rooms to complete some more packing and have some fun... Tomorrow is home time! - Mrs. Vismer
Claudie showing us the history of the volcano and when it snowed in 2004.

Mr. Kaiyo is hi-jacking all the food!!

Katheline and her book.