GREETINGS FROM CHANNEL SCHOOL

Hi again. A couple of days ago I got an e-mail from Jose and Maribel, the managing directors of Channel School in Ilfracombe. They have seen our blog and they have asked me to publish their comment:

We really enjoyed welcoming you to Channel School in Ilfracombe. We are very glad that you were able to enjoy our beautiful countryside under the warmth of the autumn sun. The pictures are proof that it doesn’t always rain in England! We hope that you all come back and see us again next year! Best wishes to each and every member of the group from all of us at Country Cousins and Channel School.

Thank you, Jose and Maribel. We really hope we can meet again some other time.

SATURDAY. GOODBYE, FAREWELL, CHEERIO.

Saturday has been our last day in Ilfracombe. Time to say goodbye, or perhaps just "see you soon" to our host families.
I think we all agree that this trip has greatly fulfilled our expectations: the lessons, the activities and especially the families. We have had an experience that we will never forget, even though nadie la ha liao (right Inma and Isa?)
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL. WELL DONE!!

FRIDAY. LAST DAY AT CHANNEL SCHOOL.

Friday was the last day at channel School, and our final lessons with Mr Bradley, Julie and Helena. Thank you all (you too, Lizz) for helping our students improve their English.

THURSDAY. ARLINGTON COURT.

Barbecue for lunch. Matt cooked some delicious burgers just before our half-day trip on Thursday.




















In the afternoon we visited Arlington Court, a large country house of neoclassical style.

WEDNESDAY. 2nd KARAOKE NIGHT

It's amazing how our singing has improved in only one week! Even Carlos dared to sing a duo with the awesome Jodie, who sings beautifully.

WEDNESDAY. EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK

We can't believe how lucky we are with the weather! This is the 3rd consecutive day with no rain, so we took advantage of it and explored Exmoor National Park.
Except for a couple of incidents (Maria and Paula got stung by bees), everything went fine.

After lunch we did some sport at the park in Lynmouth.

Finally, we went up to Lynton using a 19th century railway trail, and then walked along a very steep cliff accompanied by goats.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH. TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Back to school on Monday after spending the weekend with our families (and also with our friends)
Today we had another perfect day, which allowed us to enjoy one of the most beautiful parts of Devon. Here's part of what we could see during our walk from Mortehoe to Woolacombe beach.