Lisa's off to Canada (Updated report)
Posted by Harry Bracegirdle on Jan 19, 2017
THIS IS AN UPDATE ON OUR EXCHANGE STUDENT'S TRIP TO CANADA
Our Rotary Exchange student, Lisa van Someren, left for Canada on January 14th, 2017 to join her first host family live in a town called Sweaburg, just south of Woodstock, Ontario.
Lisa's family have received an email from Frances Stevens in Canada and sent advice on her family and on Lisa's schooling in Woodstock which commences on 6th February.
The host family sent photos of themselves as well as a photo of their backyard showing much snow at this time of the year. Frances and her husband, Ian, have three children - Scott (17), John (15) and Alison (12). SEE PHOTOS BELOW.
The Stevens' family enjoy reading, games, movies and .....Outdoor activities: Warm weather – camping, soccer, biking, walking, canoeing, swimming; Cold weather – skiing (both downhill and cross country), tobogganing, curling, not much skating but it is popular in Woodstock and many of their friends participate regularly. Being an active sportsperson, Lisa is set for a very entertaining stay.
Lisa arrived safely and sent the following report to our Club Exchange Coordinator, John Clue.
Hi John,
I made it to Canada alright. I did miss one flight (Vancouver to Toronto) due to the a big line up in immigration but I rebooked a new flight and made my way to Toronto where I met my family.
They are all really nice. After meeting them we went back to their ski house for the night.
On day two I went and watched my siblings ski and Frances (my host mum) signed me up. So I get to snowboard next weekend!!
It hasn't got to cold yet. It was about 0 but then dropped to -6. There is snow everywhere so that is cool:
So, so far I'm having a great time.
Regards, Lisa
