The trip to Vic Sur Cere

  The trip to Vic Sur Cere 

 




We left on Friday morning and took a bus to the airport. We flew to Toulouse and then drove to Vic sur Cere, a beautiful town in the Auvergne region. We stayed at a cozy hotel with a beautiful view of the mountains. The weather was good sometimes: sunny and warm, but not too hot but freezing when it rained (which it did a lot) 

The next day, we went go-karting at a nearby track. It was so much fun! We raced each other and tried to beat our own records. I was a bit nervous at first, but then I got the hang of it and enjoyed every minute. Some of us even got trophies for being the fastest drivers! 

We had another thrilling activity: rafting. We put on our helmets and life jackets and got into inflatable boats. We paddled through rapids and waves, sometimes getting wet and mostly laughing. It was a great way to see the nature and wildlife around us. We also had a picnic by the river. 

One of the best moments of the trip was on the final day when we visited the world's largest airplane museum called Aeroscopia. It was incredible! We saw loads of planes from different eras and countries, lots of them rare and unique. We learned about the history and technology of aviation and how it changed the world. We also got to go inside some of the planes and see how they work. My favorite was the Concorde, the supersonic passenger jet that could fly faster than sound. 

On Sunday we had some free time to explore Vic sur Cere and to learn about its history. We bought a lot of cheese from a French cheese farm and then met the cows. We also visited some historical sites, like the castle and the church. We learned about the culture and traditions of the region and how they are different from ours. 

On Wednesday we said goodbye to Vic sur Cere and headed back to Toulouse. We took another flight back to England and arrived in the evening. We were tired but happy. We had an unforgettable trip that we will certainly remember. 

 

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