Barbara Swisher
CIEE Staff
Not even going to put where I went to high school, college, and my hometown. All was a long, long time ago. I have been a teacher for most of my life and a traveler since I wa 12 years old. Just a long time ago. Love exploring new places with new people, both young and old.
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Exploration of the Avencas began with scenic drive along the Marginal. Along the edge of a busy city, lays rocky shores below. On first glance it looks nothing more than...keep reading
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On our excursion weekend, we visited the ancient city of Tomar. We toured the city and the Convento de Cristo, imagining were were part of the Knights Templar. The Convent...keep reading
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The students traveled to a freshwater aquarium, Constancia Fluviarium. A short film was watched introducing river habitat, followed by a short discussion led by the biology instructors. The students were...keep reading
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Pétanque is a sport that falls into the category of boules sports, along with raffa, bocce, boule lyonnaise, lawn bowls and crown green bowling. The group spent an afternoon watching...keep reading
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A solemn day in Normandy. After breakfast and a bus ride we began our visit, expanding our knowledge of the Deuxieme Guerre Mondiale (the Second World War). The students visited...keep reading
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This week, our students were able to visit the Petit Palais, near the Champs Elysee. The Petit Palais was actually never a palace. It was constructed for the 1900 World's...keep reading
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