Chapter 163 Travel and Vacation in France
Traveling abroad is a pleasant thing. The new environment can change people's mood and take the opportunity to relax. Going on vacation to France is undoubtedly a new experience for Albert.
The British like to travel. Herb and Daisy planned this trip together very early on. The couple is very experienced in this aspect. When they were preparing to take their children on a trip, they tacitly chose France as the place to travel.
Albert speaks French.
That’s right, that’s why Herb and Daisy chose to travel to France.
When traveling abroad, language barrier is actually a troublesome thing.
Now, they don’t need to worry about this problem at all, let alone deal with travel agencies. They can go wherever they want. As for the translation issue, Albert is completely competent.
This can also be regarded as training Albert’s French ability.
After all, it is best to speak a language more and use it more in order to master it skillfully.
The plane just landed at the airport, and this little translator really stunned the staff.
Herb and Daisy liked to see the stunned and shocked expressions of these French people, which greatly satisfied their little vanity.
Look, our baby is the best!
A few days before arriving in France, the Anderson family visited several famous French attractions, such as the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Seine River... and they also did not forget to take a lot of photos as souvenirs.
Of course, this may be related to Albert saying that he would select a few good-looking photos and make them into moving magic photos.
The remaining time will be spent on a scheduled vacation on the Basque beaches.
Blowing the sea breeze, sunbathing, and looking at the beauties in swimsuits are really pleasing to the body and mind.
Albert’s favorite activities are surfing and swimming. In his previous life, he was a landlubber and rarely went to the swimming pool. It was rare for him to use a panel to learn how to swim. How could Albert give up the fun of swimming at the beach so easily?
In the hot summer, you should play in the water at the beach and admire the beauties in swimsuits.
During his vacation at the Basque beach, Albert also met some French people and often surfed with them. As his French skills and experience increased, he became more and more proficient in using French, and it was no problem in ordinary reading, writing and communication.
Of course, I borrowed the surfboard from someone else.
Albert’s popularity here is quite high. To romantic French people, this British boy who speaks French and is good at surfing is full of mystery.
“Albert, Albert, put on sunscreen for me.” Nia threw down the half-pile of sand castles and ran towards Albert who had just landed, holding a towel in her hand.
“Why don’t you ask mom to apply sunscreen for you?” Albert asked casually as he took the towel and wiped the seawater off his body.
“They are chatting with others.” Nia pouted her lips in a certain direction, indicating to Albert to look for himself.
Under the parasol, Herb and Daisy were chatting with a young couple who were traveling to France. They didn’t know what they were talking about, but they were talking very enthusiastically.
“Oh, that’s really unreliable.” Albert muttered.
“Yes, yes, it’s unreliable!” Nia nodded in agreement.
"Come here, lie down on the beach chair, and I will help you apply sunscreen." Albert took a sip of juice, took the sunscreen from Nia, let his sister lie on the beach chair, and started to help her apply sunscreen. .
In this hot summer, if you go out in the sun without applying sunscreen, your skin will get sunburned.
“Albert, is there a magic academy in France?” Nia narrowed her eyes comfortably and asked curiously.
"Yes, there are three magic schools in Europe, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the UK, Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in France, and the last one is in Scandinavia, Northern Europe, called Durmstrang College." Albert said softly while helping Nia apply sunscreen.
“How did you know?” Nia asked again.
“There are relevant records in the Hogwarts library, and the relationship between the three schools has always been good.” Albert revealed, “It is said that they will get together to hold competitions every few years.”
“Then you tell me, why didn’t we encounter anything related to magic when we came to France?” Nia asked depressedly.
"Because there is no intersection between the lives of ordinary people and wizards, they naturally have no contact. Okay, it's done." Albert suddenly stood up and said, "I'll get the juice for you."
"Magic Academy?" The young couple looked towards Albert with a strange expression.
“Albert likes to read books.” Daisy explained casually.
The young couple looked at Albert in surprise. Unexpectedly, this child who was less than twelve years old had already started planning to write a book?
“We have always supported him in this regard.” Herb coughed, “Just like we support him in learning French, Albert has never let us down. He has always been the best.”
Speaking of his son, Herb did not hesitate to praise him, and even planned to ask Albert to speak a few words in French for everyone to listen.
Albert resisted the urge to reach out and cover his face, and found an excuse to escape.
“Why don’t you continue to bask in the sun?” Albert asked as he looked at Nia who stood up and handed her the juice.
“This time I’ll help you apply sunscreen.” Nia suddenly said.
"No, I can do it myself." Albert shook his head and refused. Just as he was about to apply sunscreen on himself, a slightly familiar voice suddenly sounded in his ears.
“Little handsome boy, would you like us to apply sunscreen for you?”
Several young swimsuit girls passed by with surfboards and greeted Albert with a smile.
"No, thank you." Albert declined politely, "Let's go surfing together when we have time."
“Oops, I’m so shy.” The swimsuit girls left with a smile.
“Albert’s French is getting better and better!” Herb said to the young husband, “When he first came to France, his tone was still a bit stiff.”
The young couple who were still hesitant at first were finally convinced, and they were both envious of the fact that Herb had a genius son.
Nia looked at the leaving figures of several swimsuit girls and asked warily: "Who are they?"
“Friends I met while surfing.”
“So, what kind of style do you like?”
"Okay, don't mess around, just lie down and bask in the sun."
“I want to help you put on sunscreen.” Nia insisted.
“Okay, okay.” Albert reluctantly agreed.
In fact, Nia had no experience in applying sunscreen. In the end, under the guidance of Daisy, she helped Albert apply it again.
Dinner is always something to look forward to. French food is indeed better than British food. This is a view that the Andersons unanimously agree on.
“Where’s Dad?”
Albert's eyes moved away from the French fish soup brought by the waiter. It was rare for Herb to miss dinner time.
“I went to book tickets for the opera house.” Daisy explained, “I should be back soon. Eat first if you’re hungry.”
"Opera House? Where's the opera house?" Albert felt that he couldn't appreciate such a high-end thing.
“Opéra Bastille.”
“The tickets there are not cheap.” Albert frowned.
As the second largest opera house in France, tickets are naturally not cheap.
“Herb said that since he came to France, he shouldn’t miss the opera.” Daisy comforted, “Besides, our budget is sufficient, and this vacation is cheaper than imagined.”
“When did it happen?” Albert asked again.
“Before going back, I just finished watching the opera and took a flight home.” Daisy said with a smile, “Does Nia like opera?”
“I don’t know, I haven’t seen it.” Nia shook her head and asked, “Is the opera good?”
“I really can’t appreciate this kind of art, how about we go to the cinema to watch a movie instead?” Albert suggested.
“I’m afraid not.” It was Herb who answered him.
“Have you bought the ticket?” Albert asked in disbelief.
“I’ve booked my tickets. How can I miss the opera when I come to France?” Herb said with a smile, “I think you will like it.”
"As long as you're happy." Albert tilted his head speechlessly, not intending to continue to dwell on this issue.
(End of this chapter)