Reflections
The Paris trip ended yesterday and I had a bit of time to think back on it on my plane ride home. Even though there was so much we couldn’t do in three days in Paris, the trip was so fast-paced that I think we did more in a few days than many people do in a week.
The most important thing, however, is that the memories of this trip will truly last me a lifetime. I was able to try so many new things and witness so many new sights. One thing that surprised me is how much closer I became to everyone I traveled with. I think that this was true for all the members of Team 7141 and the chaperones.
While I can’t pick one thing that was my favorite expereince, the Air Show is up there with the favorite things we did. Raytheon treated us like royalty, and I am truly grateful for that. The show really did open my eyes to what the aerospace industry has to offer and did get me more interested in aerospace engineering.
Sunset viewed from Eiffel Tower
That’s pretty much all for this blog. I hope you enjoyed following it. I will probably post some photos on my flickr page. Once I do, I will add a link to the blog. Thanks again.
I’m happy to hear that your trip to Paris and the Air Show was so fantastic! You packed a lot in in a very few days.
Angelina’s is a wonderful cafe! Besides the hot chocolate, the tea and coffee are good too. The desserts defy description. Glad to hear that you had the opportunity to try it.
Like you, I’ve marveled at how traffic negotiates the Arch de Triomphe. It’s amazing!
Your photos are great! Let me know when they are posted.
Sandy
Welcome back!
Sandy
June 23, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Kirk and I will never forget this experience, especially for the people we had the privilege of sharing it with.
Thank you, John, for taking the time to extend our experience to those interested. Your comments encompass our reflections and your pictures capture the beauty of the sights we witnessed. You are quite the photographer! Looking forward to sharing photos.
What an opportunity we have shared together, complete with dozens of inside jokes only we will understand
Truly a trip of a lifetime!
Merci Jacqui, John, Tenzin and Ben!
Kirk and Chris Hager
Ms. Hager
June 23, 2009 at 8:45 pm
John,
It’s been great to read about the team’s experiences and learn about all the things you did in the few days there. You guys were busy!
Thanks so much for sharing your trip via the blog.
All the best for the summer and the next school year.
Ken Syke
Ken Syke
June 24, 2009 at 3:32 pm