ALEXANDRE from Paris, France

Alexandre and host dad Mark saw the White House while touring Washingon, D.C.

Sixteen year-old Alexandre lives in Paris, the capital of France. His adopted American town is Maytown, a lovely small town in the heart of Lancaster County, where he is spending time with his host mom and dad, two young brothers, and a little sister.

Here is what his host mother Tracy had to say about the visit:

"Here are some photos from our time with Alexandre so far. We have been very busy! We spent two days in Washington with him, seeing many sights and coming home exhausted.

"We have also been to a Barnstormer's baseball game, the Pennsylvania State Capitol building, swimming, and hiking at Governor Dick. We made cookies, visited a farmer's market and tried some shoo fly pie. We also took him to a wedding last weekend, which he really enjoyed.

"It's been a lot of fun having him here and while we are all very tired, we have enjoyed having a new member of our family."

 Nate, Drew, Mark and Alexandre enjoy the view from

the observation tower at the park at Governor Dick

at Mt. Gretna, Lebanon County.

 Just before an unexpected opportunity to go on a tour

inside the Washington Monument, Drew, Nate, Mark,

Abby and Alexandre have some fun in the dramatic lighting.

Alexandre had an all-American experience when 
he attended a Lancaster Barnstormer's baseball game. 
Left to right are Alexandre, Drew, Mark, and Nate.
Behind them are Tracy's mother and daughter Abby.