MANON of Paliseau, France

Visiting the State Capitol in Harrisburg.

Manon, 16, comes to us from Paliseau, a town in the suburbs of Paris. She is staying in Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, with a family of parents and three young ladies. Manon hopes to be a journalist some day, and this visit to Lancaster County should provide a lot of insight for future articles.

Host mom Leah sent these photos to show the array of activities they have provided for Manon for learning and enjoyment. As you will see, it looks like the family is having a great time, too!

Leah wrote:

"We're having an absolute blast with Manon and have been sooooo busy. Finally getting some pictures to you! Let me know if you want more...we've got tons!

"We still have a lot on our agenda and not enough time to do it all."

Seeing the capital city, Harrisburg, from the boat

called "Pride of the Susquehanna." Susquehanna is 
the Native American name for the wide, shallow river.

A trip through Hershey's Chocolate World has

put a smile on everyone's face.

Firing up the grill for Manon's first American hot dogs and 'smores.

Manon considers her next move in the card game Uno.

Manon enjoyed a trip to see the Atlantic with her American sisters.

A typical American birthday party was no doubt a first for Manon.