Saturday was a fun day where we got to meet most of Gaëlle's extended family at the Ecologia Park in Laval. It is ruins from the middle ages that have been turned into a botanical gardens/activity center.
We broke off into 3 groups and competed in activities. One was trying to solve a bunch puzzles, this one we could not figure out to get both small wood pieces on same string.
We also did archery and Eric won the final round for our group.
Our favorite activity was blowdarts. There were goals for each round: one handed, eyes closed, standing on one leg...
And upside down through the legs!
The final task was to creat a chant/song for your group that represented your team mascot and experience. Eric and I were in the Indian (Native Americans) group and did a circle dance. The French are not concerned about Cultural Appropriation.
This was the chant of Ally and Gaëlle's group.
Just one of the 3 tables of all the family members. Everyone was very nice and about half of them spoke pretty good English.
We had amazing food and as always, delicious cheese after every meal. This is her mom's cousin Pascal. His English was very limited but always tried to make sure we were fed!
Alas we had to say goodbye to Gaëlle and her family after a wonderful 3 weeks with them. It was hard but we know it will be a lifelong friendship and will make efforts to reunite and keep in touch. A bientôt!
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