Dr. Jean-Yves Roy, sharing
a tale of "clinking" of the glasses". During
the middle ages, if a person was willing to "clink"
their glass with you, then you could feel safe your beverage
was not poisoned at a gathering, but if a person did not want
to "clink" glasses for fear of splashing some of your
beverage into their glass, you became highly suspicous that
something might be unsafe with your drink!
First French Class
Our
trip to Town Hall in the Afternoon
Each year
Town Hall gives the Students a short program and reception as
well as a very warm welcome to the city of Angers.
This year was no different. The
students took the bus for the first time and was enjoyed by
most everyone!
Only one
student forgot his bus pass and house keys at home? Any
guesses as to which University this student was from???
Town Hall
After
arriving to the town hall, we were greeted by the Councilman
along with his two interpreters who had internships for the
summer in Angers. The young ladies are from Germany and
the Netherlands. A short presentation was given and then
a lovely reception. When this was completed, students
were free to retire for the remainder of the day!
And
what would a city be without the protection of the local
police! Angers is a very safe and friendly city.
Everyone wants to welcome and make you feel at part of their
community of which they take a great deal of pride.
The Councilman
passing out cookies!
One
of the major parks in Angers. This one is located directly
accross from the Town Hall.
Students
were graced with a beautiful center piece of very colorful
flowers. Although Angers has had an exceptionally
cool spring, several rose gardens are in full bloom.
The "official" end of the first
day standing outside theTown Hall!
Town Hall
The Councilman
passing out cookies! 
One
of the major parks in Angers. This one is located directly
accross from the Town Hall. 
