What a long day it has been. We had to be at school by 7.00am to meet with homestay children. We were a bit late, having had to lug suitcases along the street, with the heat rising rapidly. However, we got organised soon and had three classes, although some had a free period!
We got sandwiches for lunch - half a baguette, a cake, fruit and a drink. We had this beside the beach, then got the bus into the centre of town, where we visited the museum of Noumea, giving us the history of the city.
They learned the meaning of a penal settlement - it wasn't what they imagined it may have been. After that we went to St Joseph's Cathedral, which had been built by the first bishop of Noumea. We hadn't been able to get to Mass the previous day because everyone was so tired.
Next stage was shopping - but probably a bit disappointing because things are quite expensive. However, most are realising they don't have to buy on the first day and they will get a chance to return.
We then returned to school to wait to be picked up. Everyone was a little apprehensive, but the welcome has been overwhelming, nothing is a problem, and they are going out of their way to do things for us and help us. The families and the children all seem so lovely, that we can't anticipate any problems fitting in.
Tomorrow will be another early start (as every day is), but they will be tired again tonight. Hotter than yesterday, which adds to the apprehension.
However, all is well. Bisous a tous.
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