Philipp, Gilles and the fearsome chilli!
One of the nice things about living in South Devon at
this time of year is the arrival of foreign students heading this way to
improve their already high standard of English. They herald a fresh energy sweeping
through our local towns with their youthful enthusiasm for life.
So many host families, in these hard economic times, find
the additional income from providing accommodation for our new young friends is
more than welcome. The laughter and
shared story telling about home during meal times make the word a lighter place and
that has to be a good thing for all. Many become lifelong friends and their
families often boost tourism with family holidays here in Devon.
Gilles Nikles (18) and
Philipp Mumenthaler (17) from Switzerland are spending two weeks in
Paignton on an advanced English course at the Devon School of English. They bring
a special vibrancy to meal times and have already to grips with a spicy meat
dish made with home grown chilli. Our local climate favours chilli plant growing
and despite saying how they like spicy food this naughty little chilli brought
tears to Philipp’s eyes!
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