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Friday, 19 February 2016

Student's exchange by Tarmo



On 10-15th February there was a student’s exchange programme with Werther Evangelisches Gymnasium. We started our trip on Wednesday at 8.30 in our schoolyard. We travelled to Riga, because there was an airport. It was my first time flying a plane and it was very cool. Some people had problems with hearing after the landing but soon they recovered. We landed in Bremen and there was a guy and a bus waiting for us. When we arrived in Werther almost everybody was there waiting for us. I stepped out the bus and looked for my host(I had not seen him before). Then Karl-Rico’s host Klaus came to me and said that my host is late. Then we waited for him. About 15 minutes later my host Lukas arrived with his mother and everybody went home.
A view from the plane.

The next day was in school for everybody. I was tired and we almost missed the bus. Lukas and I spent almost the whole time with Karl-Rico and Klaus. The lessons were very funny. Lukas and Klaus were making fun of everybody, including teachers. It was funny to see their English teacher get mad at them. I was actually sad to leave the lessons because they were so much fun. After the lessons we went to Böckstiegel museum and learned some knowledge. After that Klaus and Lukas picked Rico and me and we went to our homes. Later at Lukas' house, we all played a match in a game of FIFA. Rico was the best and Klaus was very very bad at penalties.
Rico ruining my landscape pic.


In Friday every Estonian arrived at the cafeteria of the school. Then we jumped on a bus and travelled to Bielefeld. We arrived at Jahnplatz and made a bunch on selfies. Then the guide came and everyone was supposed to be quiet. The tour was long and and after that we had free time in Jahnplatz. We formed a group of 10 people and went to a restaurant called "Piro". The service in that restaurant was the best and the food was delicious. Tauno ordered meals to us all. After everybody was full of food the waiter did a selfie with us and we were happy. Then we went shopping and went to Werther by bus. In Werther Rico and I waited for our host for a long time. We were very mad but then we went to go-karts and we weren't mad anymore. It was my first time go-karting and it was very fun. After go-karting we all went home and everybody was tired.
    
Some church, food from restaurant "Piro", go-kart racing.

The next day was Saturday and we went to play football and badminton with Lukas. On the way to the sport centre we picked up Rico and Klaus. When we arrived at the destination a lot of Estonians were there with their hosts. We first played football and Estonia won. Then we played badminton and everybody had great time. The four of us went to Lukas' place to chill a bit. Then we drove to Bielefeld and visited some shops. We went to McDonald's because Lukas and Klaus were starving. The place was full of people and we went outside to eat. Then we went home again for some time. Then we drove near Bielefeld because there was an adventure park and we wanted to play some laser tag. We played for two rounds and I was last one in both of them. It was so frustrating because some teammates also shot me instead of opponents and the laser gun was with terrible aim. I yelled at a lot of people that time and was very angry. After laser tag everybody went home.
Laser tag crew and half a bottle of delicious Fritz-Kola.

Sunday was a day of chill and sleeping. I ate breakfast with the whole family and had great time. In about 3 o'clock Lukas and I met up with Klaus and Rico and drove to Werther to eat some pizza. A lot of Estonians with their hosts also came and it was very cool. When we were full of food we decided to go go-karting again. This time the track was empty and the four of us raced like mad people. Rico and I flipped Klaus's kart many times and he was sad. In the end Estonia won with Rico in first and I was in second place. I was sooo close to beating Rico and I got mad again. After the race Lukas' father picked us up and we all went home.

Monday was the last day. Everybody woke up early to send their guests to the bus. I woke early and ate breakfast. Then we drove to Werther to jump on a bus. Sadness was in the air because everybody was sad to leave Werther. The bus then started and everybody waved. The trip from Werther to Bremen was short for me because I was watching movies. We waited some time in the airport for our plane and then the flight started. This time two old ladies were in the way of the window and I was mad. When the plane arrived in Riga I felt that I was close to home. The bus stopped near a big supermarket. I was hungry and went with Rico to eat at McDonald's. Then my tummy was full and we went to see some shops. After shopping our trip to home continued. When we arrived at Estonian border we stopped at a gas station and everybody had internet in their cellphones again. When the toilet break was over, we continued our trip to home. My home was about 9 kilometres before Kanepi so I jumped off the bus and drove home. I was finally at home.

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Kolmapäev, esimene päev Wertheris

Alguseks ja mõnuga tuleb mitmes keeles postitus!

The journey from Kanepi to Riga was an experience because the bus was warm not to say hot and all people tried to manage with it. neverteheless, until Latvian border there was silence because free Internet was actively used and after that face to face communication started. Some laughters were heard and it was again normal human environment.


As you know the airport in Riga is on the other side of the town, so it took almost an hour to drive through the city. And then goodbye to bus. Airport Riga is small enough to manage and we had time to walk around and see the shops there and everyday rustle of a busy airport. Water costs 2.50 and sandwiches at least 3.50. So you are not eager to buy. But Ryanair as a cheap flight means it is not as comfortable as Lufthansa which was our last trip to Italy.

The gate should have been closed 13.30 (departure 14.00), but the plane arrived at the same time so we had to wait in a long queue. Nut they managed the boarding with 20 minutes, unbelievable - about 180 people. Ryanair. No drinks, no snacksbut cheap. Nobody had problems with take off or landing only some people got hearing problems even an hour after the flight.
Bremeni Raekoda ja Stadtmusikanten


It was a pity we couldnt stay in Bremen for a guided tour but last time 2013 we had it and we liked it. A beautiful  city.

Bremen was warm and the bus driver really nice. So the journey from Bremen to Werther took about two and half hours. There was a short Stau, but it did not disturb our mood. The bus driver said good words to us in German and we applauded. I translated later. I hope our students understand at least some of the words of German and get used to listen to German language.

So jetzt ein bisschen auf Deutsch auch. Wir sind durch drei Bundesländer gefahren, zuerst Bremen, dann Niedrsachsen und Nordrhein-Westfalen. Das Wetter war sehr regnerisch, aber doch es war mehr rühling als in Estland, die Wiesen waren grün. Wir haben auch viele Windmühlen gesehen. Wenn das Wort richtig ist. Muss nachgucken.