Finally, we could see Lublin and the region in summer! We enjoyed our last trip in November 2009, but looked forward to a brighter season. What a difference in weather! Had a great meeting in 30+ warm degrees Celsius, saw a lot, met nice children, cheerful staff and warm and friendly hosts. Here are some highlights:
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| Welcome-dinner at Vanilla Hotel |
Everyone were a bit delayed into Lublin on Tuesday 7th, but we had a nice meal at the hotel before going to sleep.
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| Early morning in Swidnik, English team ready to sweat! |
Wednesday 8th was school visit. We got up early and in time for Magdas schedule.
We were invited to join 3 classes, saw Polands track a child, and were guided around school by nice children. A hot hot hot day made us return early to Lublin.
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| Deputy head Mariola welcomes us |
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| Visiting classes. This is one of the football classes |
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| Impressing timetables! |
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| Dancers from class 3. |
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| Consentration actitity. This we will try out back home! |
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| Daniel and Kaspar proves that men CAN knit |
In the evening we went back to Swidnik to a bonfire-party, which involved lots of traditional food and drinks, dancing ang karaoke. A very special night!
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| Bonfire party. The Polish staff showed us how to party the Polish way. |
Thursday we went back to school, where the coordinators had their meeting while the rest of the visitors had fun outside in the sun. Different sports activities was arranged by Greg and the schools sports team. The warm day in Swidnik was ended by a heavy rain shower while walking around in the streets.
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A tour around Swidnik
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Next up was a busride to the beautiful village Kazimierz Dolny, where we all checked in to Villa Bohema. We had a guided tour around the area, and at the end farewell- dinner at the hotel.
Wales and Norway left early Friday, while England and Iceland could sleep.....
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| Villa Bohema: a wonderful place |
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| Kazimierz Dolny |
Thank you Magda and everyone for a great stay in Poland!
