Photo Week!!!

We received a quick email saying she's been having a hard time with her tablet working properly and wasn't going to have time to send another email.  The week before she had to re-write her email three times because it would not actually send the emails and it wouldn't  save them in the sent file nor the drafts file.

She said she is doing great and was able to have a District P-day where they went to the beautiful city of Boulonge-sur-Mer and to Nausicaa, the biggest aquarium in Europe.  Luckily she never has trouble uploading photos to the drive.  So this week, enjoy all the fun pics!

Boulogne is an ancient town, and was the major Roman port for trade and communication with its Province of Britain. After a period of Germanic presence following the collapse of the Empire, Boulogne was at the centre of the County of Boulogne of the Kingdom of France during the Middle Ages, and was occupied by the Kingdom of England numerous times due to conflict between the two nations. In 1805 it was a staging area for Napoleon's troops for several months during his planned invasion of the United Kingdom.

The Notre Dame Cathedral (not the same one as the famous one in Paris) was founded at the time of William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The port of Boulogne was the starting point for the invasion of England in 1066. The Cathedral is also famous for a spectacular crypt.  It is the largest crypt in France and extends to more than a hundred meters. The walls of the crypt support many frescos, art features and sculptures which have been delicately preserved and are marvellous to see.

Going through one of the entry gates

The old town is ornate and polished set atop a hill and protected by substantial medieval ramparts. Public access is provided by four entry gates along the surrounding lower streets.

Outside an entry gate

The location of the first branch of the church in France established by Elder Howell, which opened missionary work in Europe.

District p-day lunch

Located in Boulongne-sur-Mer in France, Nausicaa is the largest public aquariums in Europe.  Nausicaa is described as a center of scientific and technical discovery of the marine environment, focusing primarily on the relationship between man and the sea. 

"I spy two stick bugs"  I can't find them. Can you?

Electric jellyfish

Elder deGeus is 7'4" tall.  Can you guess which one he is? :)

 Petting the stingrays!!

Check out the cool fish camouflaged in the sand

District name tag photo

Missionary work!!!!!

Checking out the beach at Boulongne-sur-Mer (German WWII bunker in the background far right)

Elders Cheng, deGeus, d'Anjou, Soeurs Hunt, Hacker and Elder Shenkal

Elder Shenkal goes home at the end of this transfer which is next week. 

Sarah loves the ocean