Winnacunnet High School - Sachem Yearbook (Hampton, NH)

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From the top of the windy Mont St. Michel, Sunday Somewhat tired yet still curious about Spain, Missy, Glen, and Julie pose for a smiles for a quick pose. picture. VIVE LA FRANCE VIVA ESPANA Each April during spring vacation many students take off for a vacation. Some go north for skiing, south for sun, abroad for sight-seeing or some take the time for sleep. Despite the threats of terrorism last spring, Mr. Varney, Mrs. Patenaude and thirty students traveled to Europe for a ten day learning ex- perience in two of the world’s largest cities, Lon- don and Paris. There the students visited such places as the world famous Harrod's Department Store, The Hard Rock Cafe, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Piccidily Circus. Everyone rode on a double decker bus and the tube” at least once while in London. Once in Paris the intrepid travelers all took the long awaited stroll down the Champs Elycees, visited the Eiffel Tower and Norte Dame. Although the accommodations and meals were exceptional, the world travelers found that they longed for the comfort of home again. Not long after returning to the States, their short lived European lifestyle was much missed. Olf CISIEIE This tired group of travelers await their ride across the English Channel and on to more adventures in France. 18 European Scenes

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We think of English pubs as being tucked away on the corner of tiny, twisting, and dark back streets of London. However, the Inn at the Quay belies this image as it floats gently on the Thames. Silent rows of crosses are tribute to American Soldiers who died in battle during the invasion of France in 1944. Mont St. Michel, surrounded by quicksand and quick flowing tides, beckons from the plains of Avranche. Stonehenge stands silently on the Salisbury Plain still hiding its secrets and its purpose from the many curious visitors. European Scenes 17

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An exciting trip was organized by Mrs. Hiller to the southern part of Spain. She and her husband chaperoned twelve students on the ten day excursion abroad. More students had planned on going, but because of the ter- rorist acts, many decided to cancel. There were no major problems during the trip, except upon their arrival, the plane had trouble landing and thus the travelers had a long wait in the airport. The students visited many historical and intriguing things. They went to the town of La Mancha where the famous story of Don Quixote took place and visited the very beautiful Spanish palace La Alambra in Granada, where they admired the lavish gardens surrounding it. The travelers got to see some Spanish traditions in action like the Flamenco Dancers, but no one wanted to go to the world famous bull fights because they were too morbid . Some had encounters with the gypsies who are found within many European cities. The students found the gypsies begging and soliciting,and although the gypsies were bothersome they were harmless. All in all, Mrs. Hiller said that the trip was a great experience for everyone and something she wouldn't mind do- ing again in the future. Here at one of the side walk cafes in Paris Crystal, Madame, and Caryn are all smiles after devouring their sundaes. Before their long descent down hundreds of steps this worn out group poses for one more quick picture. European Scenes 19