On Monday after the breakfast we were picked by the students and their teachers from Spain. Together we visited Sagrada Familia where our guide introduced us with the history of the cathedral and we walked around the breathtaking building. It was an amazing experience. Then we went to the museum situated in the basement of the cathedral in order to learn something about Antonio Gaudi who was the main designer of the building. We were surprised by the genius ideas of how to design such sophisticated monuments and all the towers of the cathedral. Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. we had some free time for lunch and shopping. After the break we went to visit the place which Catalonia is really proud of: FC Barcelona. Being there we had the opportunity to see the places which normally are forbidden to enter for the common fan of the football game, such as commentators lodge, changing room or the corridor which is the entrance to the pitch for the footballers. Although Camp Nou is not the newest one among the European Stadia, it impressed us especially after we had visited the Museum of Camp Nou with a great number of the historic elements such as cups, T-shirts and old photos. It was an amazing presentation of the club since its beginning. The moment we could stand on the fragment of the pitch was unforgettable. During the walk around the stadium we visited the shop with the souvenirs for the fans of FC Barcelona team. It was an unforgettable lesson which will stay in our memories for ages. Late afternoon we went on our journey to Lleida. When we got there we were welcomed friendly by the host families.
On Tuesday after the breakfast we started our Comenius activities and together with the students we went to school. We took part in English and History lessons about de la Seu Vella Cathedral. Then we met together with the school authorities, students and parents. After the meeting we went on a school playground where all the students were waiting for us with big flags of each Comenius country in their hands. It was a really emotive moment, we were almost crying. A moment later we tried a traditional cake with chocolate which is a typical Spanish school lunch. Then together with the Comenius friends we started visiting the school building and certain classes. Each class had some presentations for us: dances, poems or some gifts and all the students were curious about the details of our countries and schools. Around 2 p.m. we ate lunch prepared specially for us in the school canteen. After the lunch we watched the presentation about the school and Catalonia. Afterwards we went home with students. Around 8 p.m. we met again on the school playground where some of the students were doing gymnastics. They showed some figures and pyramids which were really impressive and we could taste some of the traditional Spanish snacks such as bread with tomatoes and their typical ham and cheese. Finally we watched some of the Catalan dances and we as students had the opportunity to show dances which are characteristic for our countries. We got back to our homes around 10.30 p.m.
On Wednesday after the breakfast we participated in the English lesson and after that together with the teachers we walked towards the hill where de la Seu Vella Cathedral is situated. Spanish teachers Eva and Carlotta told us about the history of the cathedral and some interesting information about the architecture of the building. De la Seu Vella is the biggest cathedral in Europe with the windows without glass. After that we went by bus to Raimat winery. The guide told us about the process of production and fermentation and about the cultivation of grapes. We got a gift from our guide: a chalice in which we drank water and all the adult could taste Raimat wine. At 2 p.m. we got back to school to eat lunch. After that we walked towards Lleida stadium where the guide told us about the renewable energy and the photovoltaic screens installed on the roof of the stadium. From there we walked to meet the local authorities and the mayor of Lleida where we listened about the history of Lleida. At the end of the meeting we got some presents in order to keep Leida in our memories for ages. Around 6.30 p.m. we had some free time. Then we went to watch a football match where one of the Comenius friends was playing. The emotions were unforgettable and Lleida team with the help of football fans won the match. In order to celebrate the victory we went together to eat the supper and then we came back home.
On Thursday early morning we gathered together around the school and went by bus to the Pyrenees. During the journey we were taking photos of the beautiful valleys, rivers, lakes and mountains. We were sightseeing the national park of Aiguestortes and de Saint Maurici National Park which were full of the unique plants and animals typical for the high mountains territory. After the journey we were picked up by jeeps to the restaurant where we ate lunch. Satisfied with the delicious Catalan food we were ready to visit the 12th churches: Sant Climent, Santa Maria in Tahull and Sant Joan in Boi which are on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage. The most interesting part of the day was the multimedia presentation of the altar of Sant Climent church which was prepared with the use of high technology. Late afternoon we started our journey back to Lleida. We ate supper at homes with our host families and our teachers went to the restaurant where they had the chance to taste snails. After the supper we went with our friend to play bowling.
Friday was the last day we spent with our Comenius family. We got back very early as well as during the whole week in Lleida. Teachers went to school and during the meeting discussed all the issues connected with the Comenius Project. At the same time we again took part in some of the lessons at school. Around 11 a.m. together with all the students we went to the gym to take part in the Golden Mirror Awards gala. The festival started with the presentation of the school music band. All the Comenius partners got prizes for the journals, scale models and short films. Our Polish team also got some gifts. In the afternoon we left school and went to see the traditional towers of people. It was a great demonstration of power and strength which together with the typical Catalan music was an amazing experience. In the evening we went to see the breathtaking fireworks which started the annual festival of Lleida and at thesame time were the element which ended our visit. After that we went to the park were we spent our free time enjoying ourselves in the amusement park. Although we spent there happy moments we were sad because of the end of our visit.
Brak komentarzy:
Prześlij komentarz