Accrobranche

This photos were taken last year when we went to Vizzavona Corse to try Accrobranche it is difficult to explain in English but it's a forest adventure course. It involves many different things, such as abseiling and going across ropes by the use of ropes used in rock climbing. (a bit like tightrope-walking). It is a secure activity wherein you climb on from lover to bigger trees and the trees are bounded by ropes, bridges in wood, which always have to get through barrels hanging in mid-air. It is some kind of obstacle course. One needs to be very careful because parcours with different level could be difficult.

This is me trying to get through the obstacle.

With Maman trying to teach and boosting my moral

One of the obstacles to cross with

Next time try this activity it is fun! What is great about this is we learn to be confident, the need to control our balance, could also know how to work as a team and vice versa!

I DO !

It's been one week that we arrived in Corsica. We were a little bit tired because we never stopped traveling these past few days. We've been into a beautiful wedding in the middle of nowhere. We have never seen that part of France and it's our first time to visit the Region of Bourgogne. The travel we had is tiring for my little sister, she's like Maman who has a transportation problem so we needed to stop and take a break. The way going to the Hotel is like a turning roller coaster for them, poor Mayumi and Maman. Arriving at the hotel one day before the wedding we took a little promenade in the village and we are 400 something altitude so we have enjoyed the beautiful paysage. The habitants are very nice especially the owner of the hotel where we stayed. Unfortunately, when you go to that lost city do not expect to have a 5 star hotel or 3 star you will never find them. An Auberges or gîtes are the only are the only available in the area. I will not tell you the details of the Auberge it's quite depressing but anyway the owner was so nice that we forget that not so comfortable room.We were tired that we are able to sleep well during the night.

The next day we took our breakfast, went out for a little stroll again and did some groceries. And by 2PM we started to prepare ourselfves for the wedding. At 3PM we headed to La Mairie of Montapas for the celebration but we arrived in the place very very advance. So since Mayumi and I were both sleeping our parents stopped next to a field under a shaded tree and we have slept very well. They took pictures while waiting for time of wedding ceremony. It was 4.15 PM that we started to approached the Mayor' Office and get acquainted with some of the invited.

The ceremony started and people were laughing (but didn't understand why?). It's because my Maman told us that it was funny because there was a German translation so French and other guests were impressed and because we didn't understood the translation...just only when C (the bride) said Yes in French and translated to German :D !

Ceremony has finally done. The bride and groom went out and we threw confettis and rice (as usual) and took pictures of the famous kiss ! Pictures and posing left and right. Chit chatting, laughing and it was just great. While I found a friend under the name of Nikolas , a naughty boy one year older than me. Mayumi made friend under the name of Rose, a very nice little girl who lives in the South as well. I will show you the pictures of the Castle or Chateau D'Anizy the lieu of the reception.

Now can you imagine how it was ? Wedding was really beautiful and my Maman will tell you more about it in her blog soon. So visit her to know more about the details. As for us, we indeed enjoy the wedding and the sceneries that we saw !

Last day

Today is our last day at school and we are happy to be on vacation and we think that we deserve it because we have worked well in class. I (Basti) am admitted to Grande Section (Big section) but will still be a part of the kindergarten. My teacher talked to Maman telling that she is happy of the progress I made during the last 2 years I have been with her. Since I am a very discreet and reserve child during those 2 years I became confident. I am able to express and participate more in class. I was even noted in my report card by my teachers that I can be a leader and my parents were so happy and impressed about it.

Whereas I (Mayumi) started schooling at the age of 2 years and 4 months I was in the Toute Petite section (Very Little class) and I just spent every morning except Wednesdays from 9 AM to 11:30 AM not bad for a little girl. This is to get used to people by socializing at an early age . Next school year I will embark on a normal level which is the '"Petite Section" Little Section. I've learned a lot from my previous class and I am sure I will have changes and new things to share and explore. As for my teacher's evaluation I am also a very timid child, reserve and maybe intimidated because I am the youngest. I am often behave and attentive at class. I understand a lot of things and my teacher thinks that I will be less timid and more confident next year.

Finally, tonight we will be on vacation and we have 2 wedding invitations out of Marseilles, friends invitations and our Corsica travel. Happy vacation to everyone and enjoy the summer !