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Bon Voyage!

March 28, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

There is much excitement in the Sugar household this week, as Sarah heads to France on Friday as part of a school French tour. She will be undertaking an intensive French language course, as well as experiencing all the highlights of Paris. It is such a fabulous opportunity and we are all so excited for her.

We had an afternoon tea today to celebrate. I made up some little French inspired cupcake flags, by wrapping some Japanese washi tape around some toothpicks.

We also spent some time looking through a family photo album from the year we lived in Paris. Sarah was only two back then so doesn’t really remember seeing all the attractions. I am sure she will have lots of stories to tell when she gets back.

Lisa, Sarah & Brenton - Garden
Monet’s Garden, Giverny
Arc de Triomphe
Bon Voyage Sarah!

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  1. Linda says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:13 am

    Have a wonderful trip! Im in Paris at the moment & the days are very warm even for this Perth-ite. So pack layer-able clothes!

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  2. Sunnybec says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:23 am

    Bienvenue to France Sarah! I live near Limoges so about 4.1/2 hours away from Paris. The weather is fabulous at the moment, 21C today much warmer than it should be for March.. hope it lasts. Hugs x

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  3. Suzanne says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Have a wonderful time all the best.

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  4. Terriaw says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Looks a fun, festive party with those wonderful little touches you’re so good at. Hope Sarah has a wonderful trip!

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  5. Thimbleanna says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Bon Voyage Indeed! I hope Sarah has a WONDERFUL trip!!!

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  6. Handmade in Israel says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Lucky Sarah! I am sure she will have a wonderful time. We visited Paris almost 4 years ago now but still talk about it all the time. I will make it to Giverny one day…

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  7. Simone de Klerk says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Sarah will have a wonderful time!!!

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  8. Magigia says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Oui, oui très bon voyage, ici il fait très beau en ce moment elle va se régaler 🙂
    kisses from france

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  9. shez says

    March 28, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    have a awesome trip Sarah.xx

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  10. Bron says

    March 28, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Wow very exciting….have a fantastic time away. x

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  11. Lillabilly says

    March 28, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    What a fabulous, wonderful thing to do! Have fun, Sarah – stay safe! 🙂

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  12. Chocolate Cat says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Bon Voyage Sarah, I am sure you will have an amazing trip!

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  13. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Oh, you’ll have such a wonderful time Sarah. And as the others have said, the weather is just perfect at the moment, what luck! Enjoy and safe travels.

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  14. lilotte says

    March 29, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Welcome in France, Sarah, the weather is very nice now, et I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time.

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  15. Anonymous says

    March 29, 2012 at 3:38 am

    Have a lovely time Sarah. Just imagine all of the fantastic and delicious baking you will get to try. Yum !!!

    Dawn_Louise 🙂

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  16. Linda says

    March 29, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Oh Sarah have a wonderful time, how I wish I could fit in your suitcase.

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  17. suzitee says

    March 29, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Happy travels Sarah!

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  18. concrete foundations san bernardino county says

    April 2, 2012 at 8:33 am

    That arc de triompe picture in Paris is very nice, love to be in that french capital

    Reply

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