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TRAVELER’s DIARY
EXCHANGE 2011
* ENGLAND * Karolina Gajek
13.05.2011r. - Friday
That day the exchange started. I was excited and full of anxiety at the same time, because it was my first travel without my family and
first trip by air. Fortunately the trip went without unpleasant surprices and I safely reached the school in
Barnstaple, where I met my partner from the exchange, Aimee Tunbridge. I'm pleased that I met her because we have the same
interests and characters. Her family gave me a warm welcome. I have felt almost like home. I was very tired in the evening so I had supper and went to very cosy bed
in Aimee's room.
14.05.2011r. – Saturday
Today, I visited Bath – the city in England, that was built by
Romans.I have seen ancient baths and learnt about healing
springs which flow out from Bath. Characteristic architecture
caused that I have felt like in Rome. The sightseeing of that
city was very convenient, because we traveled double-
decker bus without roof and we could hear about history of that city - ,,City sightseeing”.I took photos of the most beautiful places and made a film of
characteristic buildings. It was fine day.
15.05.2011r. - Sunday
Today I spent time with Aimee, my friends from Poland and their
partners. We were at the beautiful beach , even though it was cold and windy, we played cricket, and then we went to the ocean. We laughed and splashed cold water.It was fun
and carefree. The next day we piked up shells at the seaside. I took a lot of
photos, but the photos are not adequate with the reality. We all met at the bowling alley in the evening,
and we had good time.
16.05.2011r. – Monday
I was in Lynton today. We were walking steep paths along the river. We were surrounded by
beautiful trees and plants and we heard singing birds. We even met the heron. I took a lot of photos,
of course. Then we rode the water funicular to Lynton, where
we had lunch and drank traditional English tea in „Moher
Meldrums Tea Rooms”.
17.05.2011r. – Tuesday
Today were games and dancing. Schoolgirls from Pilon Community
College presented modern dancing choreography that we later learned and presented on stage. We played runders and
handball. Then we saw the city, where we stayed-Barnstaple. We were sightseeing the city with a
tour guide who turned out to be a tall and nice man in a tailcoat,
bowler hat, gloves and with a stick. After sightseeing
we had free time and started shopping at High Street.
18.05.2011r. - Wednesday
Today I visited ruins of Tintagel castle. We stepped many stairs, but it was worth to see beautiful views of the ocean. I knew that this castle was connected with the legend of King Arthur. I took a lot of photos. We had our lunch and returned to
school. I spent afternoon with Aimee. We were at the dinner, and
little shopping in Barnstaple.
19.05.2011r. – Thursday
Today together with pupils from Pilton Community College we
participated in annual Devon Show - feast of Devon county’s
culture.The exhibitions of animals took place there - llamas, buffalos,
dogs, horses, pigs. The old cars were also presented there, as well
as private shops offered their products. The most popular place for young people was fun fair. I agreed to ride the rollercoaster
called hammer (not with a hesitation). It was crazy and funny. I
was several meters above the ground in a moment and during
seconds fell down- it was amazing. I will never forget it.
20.05.2011r. – Friday
Today, we were on the trip to Exeter, we visited the Cathedral and we were
sightseeing the city with a tour guide. We saw
legendary hotel where celebrites lived, and we learnt about culture of
Exeter .Then we had free time for our last shopping.
21.05.2011r. – Saturday
This day I spent with Aimee and her family. We drove to the meadow
with beautiful landscape: ocean and beach. We were walking a lot and talking about my impressions from
visit in England. Then we had dinner together and I started to pack. Aimee gave me a present and
memorial card with greetings from her and her family
22.05.2011r. - Sunday
Today I said ,,Good bye” to Aimee and her family and we got to the aiport by bus. I fell asleep in the plane because I
had to get up early in the morning. The fly took about two
hours. We arrived safely to Cracow from where we returned
by Polish bus to school in Kromołów. Finally, I saw my parents and delicious Polish
dinner.
It was great adventure which helped me to
improve my language through daily contact
with Englishmen, as well as to get to know other cultures and manners. I will never forget it.