eDiary of 5th meeting in Slowenia. Pamiętnik uczniow ze spotkania w Słowenii.

Erasmus Plus ”Together we learn, united we stand” 5th meeting in Slovenia.

13.03.2017

The programme for the first day was called ”Meet and greet”. At 8.45 all participants met in a  conference room.     We participated in welcoming ceremony. Presentation of countries and schools took place. After  snacks break     we enjoyed a school tour. It was fantastic – all these modern classrooms, printing machines, TV studio… After lunch break  at NOM NOM  restaurant we had a meeting at Krek’s Square and went to Ljubljana Castle . The Time machine - guided tour (with English guides) was interesting and funny.The day finished with  dinner  at Vodnikov restaurant.

                           14.03.2017

On our third day in Slovenia, at 10 o’clock we went on Ljubljana city sightseeing tour. Students were given special worksheets. Next step was Union Brewery Museum and Cekin Mansion - National Museum of Contemporary History. Later was a lunch break. I admit it was so delicious! I think it was very fascinating to find out about slovenian history. Later we went to the International Bowling Tournament. I really enjoyed it. After that everyone went for delicious dinner. It was a really great day with a lot of interesting activities.                       

15.03.2017

On Wednesday we got up very early. After breakfast we went to Postojna where we could admire the cave. It has 20 km underground rooms and hallways. Tour of the amazing cave lasted about 2 hours. Later we went to the Park of Military History which is located in Pivka. It is not just the largest museum complex in the Republic of Slovenia, but also the only military museum in Europe where you can find everything from the oldest existing bows to the extraordinary collection of armoured vehicles and military aircraft. After visiting both sights, we went back to hotel. The day was exteremely tiring. Part of us was so tired, while the second part could not wait to visit the next attractions.

                                                  16.03.2017

   On Thursday at 7:30 we had brekfast. After brekfast at 9:00 we had a gathering at the hotel , from there we went to theater. There we had a rehearsal. The show started at 10:00. We could see there different performances other countries. Our country presented polish dance- polonaise. After all the performances at 12:30 we went at Lunch to NOM NOM. After dinner we went to school in Ljubljana. In school we worked in groups. At the beginning we must write ours name in crossword. After we must write on white board „ What we liked it most in Slovenia “in ours languages. After one person from each country went to interview. At the end we went outside to take a photos for the competition. We got a card with photo topics. We had two hours. After took photos the winner was selected. After finished work we went to the hotel and had a free time. At 19:00 we went at the supper to the Vodnikov Hram. There we got certificates and we could listen to music and dance. After finshed supper we came back to the hotel.

17.03.2017r.

After breakfast we had to say goodbye to our friends from Turkey who came home. We drove them to the airport, and we drove to Sempeter and visits of the Roman necropolis. There a guide told us stories presented by reliefs on graves.

Then we went to Ptuj and visited Regional Museum Ptuj Ormoz in the castle. There is a large collection of paintings, old furniture and tapestries.

Next we went to saw roman reenactment group Poetovio LXIX. We saw armor, weapons and disguises for the carnival.

After that we had lunch at restaurant Zila.

The last attraction was drive and tour of Celje. We saw there water tower. It was once the tower of the city. From there we saw beautiful views of the countryside.

Then we went back to Ljubljana and went to dinner at Vodnikov hram restaurant.

18.03.2017r.

After breakfast we gathered at the hotel at the reception. We went to Bled, where we visited Bled Castle with an audio guide. From there was an incredible view of the mountains, Lake Bled and the island on which the church was located. After leaving the castle we had to say goodbye to our friends from Italy.

We returned to Ljubljana. We walked around town and bought souvenirs.

Last time we had dinner at Vodnikov hram. We said goodbye to our friends from the Czech Republic and Portugal and then we went back home.

I enjoyed spending time with newcomers and improving my English. I miss this, but I hope we will meet again someday.

eDiary by: Amelia Snoch, Monika Rzepa, Wiktoria Stępniewska, Sylwia Nowak – Gimnazjum in Piekoszow, Poland.