We're excited to explore more of this region in Europe and learn about all the cultures that make this part of the world (and its people) unique.
I've also been reading and listening to your many questions and requests so far. Thank you for being such curious learners! Even though I have only been here for a few hours, I can answer some of your questions.
Julio from P.S. 1 asked about what language is spoken in France. That's a good question because the main answer is French! However, because this part of the country is so close to Germany, you see a lot of signs written in German and hear a lot of German being spoken. Also, many people speak English, which is great for me because I only know a few words in French. It's always good to be respectful and greet people for the first time by saying, "Bonjour" (Hello), even if you switch back to English. I can say "Bonjour," and also know how to say "Merci," which means "Thank you," and "De rien,” which means "You're welcome.” Even if I can't say much else, at least I can be respectful to others while I am a guest in their country! We'll also be going to Germany and Luxembourg, so we'll have to come back to this question when we go to those places and speak those languages as well.
Ms. Mesk from P.S. 1 and Ms. Litman from Franklin L. Williams Middle School #7 asked about snacks and candy. I took a photo of some of the chips and snacks they had at a gas station in Germany just before we crossed over into France. The snacks were more similar than I thought they were. If you like sour cream and onion Lay's chips, you can get them here too!
