Closing Ceremony

Friday, July 18th, 2008

After a remarkable four weeks visiting Switzerland, France and Italy, it's hard to imagine that our trip has to come to an end. We've all had amazing experiences, met incredible people, learned a tremendous amount about the viticulture and wine making practices of all the regions we visited and are sad to see it come to an end.

Our last day includes the final exam--luckily we get that out of the way first, an artistic endeavour compliments of Sebastien, powerpoint presentations on each of the four weeks of study done by the students, the closing ceremony, and then a social gathering with wine, light appetizers and music provided by Sebastien and his daughter. There was even a special presentation of the Chasselas Song done by the Changins Singers.

Mark preparing for the final; Week 4 Presentation Team

Kathe saying thank you to Sebastien et al on behalf of the students; Conrad, Krista and Sebastien; Pierre presenting our gift (a case of Chasselas) to Sebastien

The Fresno Team with Sebastien, Krista, Biagio, Conrad and Professor Fugelsang

A great ending to an absolutely wonderful adventure.