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THE FAREWELL: THANKS FOR EVERYTHING

June 9th

Sadly, our great adventure in Poland ended. We met in a car park next to the school at six in the morning to take the bus to the airport in Warsaw. It was very sad to say goodbye to all our friends because we didn't know if we were going to be able to see them more. Our flight to Spain was delayed again but finally we arrived in our destination around 5 in the afternoon. The bus trip to Ubeda was very fun because we shared anecdotes and we remembered many moments spent together during our adventure in Poland.

Sincerely this experience has been I N C R E D I B  L E. Before the trip I really wanted to face this new experience to see how everything was and now that I have lived it, it hasn't disappointed me. It has been even more exciting than I thought!!! Thanks to this experience I have been able to know from the inside the culture and gastronomy of an unknown country for me like Poland, to meet very nice friends that I will miss a lot, to improve my English level and not only that, it also offers you the opportunity to face alone different difficulties that exist at the beginning of the trip such as language or not being in your own home and many beautiful memories.
To conclude, I would like to thank everyone who made this Erasmus possible, my host family who was great with me and made me feel at home from the first moment, my two exchange partners, Weronika (Poland) and Sinem (Germany), for being so incredible and nice, my whole group of Spanish people for being the best and fit with each others so well and all those who have participated in it because it has made me live an amazing and unforgettable experience. I hope it is not the last time!

LAST DAY: THEATRE PLAY AND TRIP

June 8th

As every day we went to school at 8:30 a.m. and we were separated again in groups to practice the theater play that we would represent after having lunch. One of the German teachers helped us to bring to light the actors and actresses we had inside. After the final rehearsal on the high school staircase, we returned to the gym to do more activities.

There we found two big posters where we had to value all our experience in Poland and write what we liked the most and what less. In general, people liked the opportunity to meet new people, a new country, typical Polish dishes such as pierogi and fantastic enjoyable parties. However, what they didn't like were without any doubt the Polish soups.

A while later we did another activity that I loved. It consisted in that each person had a paper hung around his neck that fell on his back with his name. While you walked around the room the exchange people could write something nice about you on your paper. We all ended the activity with our paper full of nice things and with a big smile on the face.

After lunch, the big moment came: Represent the work of Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare in front of everyone. To be honest despite the nerves we did well and everyone applauded a lot. The director of the institute thanked us for our collaboration and behavior in during the week. He also gave us some certificates for having participated in that Erasmus.

In the afternoon we went by bus to a nearby town to have a picnic by a river. The food was delicious! It was very funny because we had huge flags of our country and military caps. We also took a walk through the town and stayed there until nightfall.
The return trip was great and when we got back to Radom we said goodbye to some German friends who the next day weren't going to come and say goodbye to the Spanish people because it was very early.

FINISHING R&J CALENDAR, BOWLING AND THE BIG BARBECUE

June 7th

Throughout the morning until lunch we finished the Romeo and Juliet calendar. It was great because each month had a different color and represented a different theme, such as love, friendship, borders ... Then, we presented the final result in front of the rest of the classmates.

The month I did was April. At the top of the sheet of paper we made a ribbon with cutouts from magazines and wrote the name of the month in capital letters. In the center of the sheet we drew a circle with two people inside and around it we drew things related to friendship. Also, since April is spring, we pasted flowers on the top of the part with the days and the numbers.

After lunch we were divided into several groups to prepare a play of Romeo and Juliet. Some people were responsible for clothing, others for makeup, others for the set and others were actors and actresses. When we finished the high school we went for a walk around the town. We went to the main square and there we had a delicious chocolate ice cream. Then we went bowling all together. We had a very fun time!

Later we all went to dinner at the hotel of an exchange girl. We were in the hotel garden eating delicious food, singing well-known songs and discovering new ones, dancing, taking pothos and playing. This was one of the moments that I liked the most because we had a lot of fun together and we all joined as friends much more.

WARSAW AND THE LAKE

June 6th

That day we traveled by bus to Warsaw to visit that city. We had to get up very early at 5:30 in the morning because the bus left at 6:30 a.m. One thing that surprised me is that there was already sun at 4 in the morning!

The two hours of travel on the bus were great. We all sang famous songs and time flew.

First we visited the opera of the city. It's huge! Moreover, it's well-known for having its own work areas in the same building to create what they need for the play.

A guide showed us the whole building, including areas where people cannot normally enter such as workshops of floristry, wood, decoration, clothing... We also visited the back of the stage and where all machines that place the set are saved. I loved it!

Afterwards, we went to the most famous square in Warsaw. It's beautiful. It has some colored houses on one side and a statue of a man holding a sword in the middle. A legend says that when the sword that the man holds touches the ground, a catastrophe will occur in Poland.

After that, we visited the Palace of Culture and Science. It was for many years the tallest building in the city. It was a gift from the Soviet Union to Poland, so at first some Polish citizens hated the building. It is used as an exhibition center and office complex and it's currently a symbol of Warsaw and Polish national heritage.

Then, we continued walking around the city and learning more things about the city with our guide.

When we returned to Radom we were all together next to a small lake. There we spent some time singing and dancing. It was fun! Then some friends came to the house where I lived and we played cards all together at night. I enjoyed it a lot and it was great. An intense but incredible day!

SECOND DAY: VISITING RADOM

June 5th

The school started at 8:30 in the morning. From that hour until 12:30 p.m. more or less we worked in groups of ten people to make a calendar. I created the calendar with Sofía (Spain) and Łucja (Poland).

Our month was April, so we decided to decorate the sheet of paper with cut flowers from magazines and drawings related to friendship.

Although that day we only had to make a sketch of the calendar, we already had the idea to be able to continue the following days.

After lunch e visited Radom with the teachers. It's a beautiful city! First we went to the town hall, where they explained the history of the city. Then we took a walk through the city and saw the local theater. It was big and there Marcel (Poland) delighted us with a small concert. They also showed us the room where all the stage lights are operated.

About 17:30 p.m. we finished the visit to the city and all the participants of the project went to a shopping center where we spent the whole afternoon buying cool clothes, some souvenirs for our family and snacks.
Also, later we went all together to a park where we talked, took some photos and played football. Honestly, the football match is one if my favourite memories about the trip because I really enjoyed it a lot and I got to know more people from other countries since I was the only Spanish there. It was a great day!!!

THE FIRST CONTACT: A FANTASTIC CONCERT

June 4th

During the morning of the second day we did some games and activities to get to know each other a little.

First, each country made a brief presentation of its city, its institute, typical dishes ... We were all a little nervous but it worked out well. In addition, some Polish students represented a theater scene with a clear message: Respect and help.

A little later the games began. The game we did was to put ourselves all in a circle and throw a coil of thread while saying something about ourselves to create a kind of friendship network. Furthermore, we also created a poster with all our hands and the name of the project.

After finishing school we went to an open-air museum where you could see what Radom was like 50 years ago. Thanks to Marcel being our guide, we learned more about the history of the town. The museum was in a forest and we ate there. I loved it.

In the afternoon we went to a concert by a Polish rapper called Quebo (I don't know if it's well written). I sincerely loved that day and although we didn't know the lyrics of the songs the song of "Tamagotchi" is mythical.

Click here to listen to Tamagotchi!!!