Arrival

We arrived safely in Austria yesterday.

We first stopped in Baden bei Wien to swim and relax.  The students had a wonderful time in the various pools (two outdoor thermal pools and another indoor pool). Here we are waiting for our bus to take us to Graz.

Most of us slept on the bus, tired from swimming and jet lag and wanting to make sure we were rested before meeting our host families. 

We arrived in Graz in the evening and were warmly welcomed by the host families. The parents (often with their children and even one with their dog) were eager to meet the students and start their adventure together.  It was truly touching to see how excited the host families were.