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.

Blog entry by Darija

On 10-15 February we had student exchange with Werther Evangelisches Gymnasium from Germany. My host was Finja and she lives in Spenge, it’s a small borough near Werther.

I liked to fly a plane. The clouds were beautiful. When we landed, we still had to ride by bus around 2 hours to get to the Werther. There were waiting for us our host familys to get us to their place.

         

First evening was very great, we ate lasagna and introduced ourselves to each other. After that me and Finja watched an interesting German movie. We didn't even watch it till the end because we were both tired and went to bed.

On the second day we went to Werther Evangelisches Gymnasium to get an idea of their school and how they learn. I liked their school very much. It’s wide and spacious. The classes are 90 minutes long there and if they raise their hand, they have only one finger up. After school we went to Böckstiegel Museum. Guide gave us a tour and talked about his creations there. 

On the third day we went to Bielefield. We had a tour in the old city. I liked it a lot. The old buildings were interestingly designed. After the tour in old town we went to a local history museum. Unfortunately I felt a little bit sick and didn't see everything there. After that we have chance to shop in Bielefield, but everyone was hungry so we went to eat. We ate in restaurant ''Piro''. The portions were very big and delicious. After that I went to Finja's dance class. She dances ballet. In the evening me and Finja went to a party. There were a lot of estonians. It was nice to communicate more with other German people.

On the fourth day we played football and badminton with the majority exchange students. I liked football more. After that we went to Bielefield again. We went to eat and shopping. In the evening me, Finja, Mari-Liis and Anne. We made some food, played video games and sang all together. This evening was very great.

On the fifth day we didn't wake up early as always. We slept until twelve o'clock. We ate breakfast and got ready. We drived to Werther and there was a car waiting for us to drive to Bielefield skating. There were a lot of people and a little bit cold, but that's okay because it was so fun! The music was loud and everyone was happy straight after that we went to eat pizza, it was tasty. When the stomach was full we had to drive home and I had to pack my suitcase. I didn't want to do it at all. 

On the next morning we had to leave. It was so sad to say goodbye to my host family and the others with whom I had a good memories with. I can't wait for the next time I go to Germany. I really loved this place. 

Activities at the Student exchange by Karl-Rico

On 10-15 February we had student exchange with Werther Evangelisches Gymnasium from Germany. We went to Germany on Wednesday night at 19.00. We arrived at Werther local bus stop and our exchange students were already waiting for us to arrive. After we went home and they introduced me to their home. I got myself a private room soo I could've some privacy.

The name of my host was Klaus Schmidt and he acted exactly like me and he was really fun. At the very night we ordered some pizza and talked whole night to get to know eachother. 

On Thursday we went to school in the morning. We had to wake up at 6.30 in the morning, I was not used to it and I was really tired. The schoolday was really fun and different compared to lessons in our school. My host Klaus was always really tired and lazy, he didn't want to do any business with singing and he was just sitting the whole lesson. In English class Klaus asked the teacher some really awkward questions, but it was funny because he had exactly zero shame. The food in Werther school was really good and delicious but some of the students didn't like it. After eating we had a trip to some old art museum. I didn't like it there because it was really small and there wasn't enough air for me and I started to feel bad. Later on when we were walking back to school me and Tarmo's hosts  picked us up and did us a town tour. We went home to chill for a bit and after that we went to Lukas' place who was a host for my friend Tarmo. We played a football match in fifa. In final it was me and Klaus and I won by penalties. Klaus got really angry because it was his game and he was really good at this game. I told him that i haven't played this game but really I have this game at home too. I told him that later on and we laughed about it. 

 On Friday we went to Bielefeld and did a town tour. We did some amzing tourist photos and it was all fun and entertaining. Bielefeld old town was really beautiful and there was a lot of statues to see. After the tour we went to restaurant to eat. It was called ''Piro'' and it was Turkish restaurant. Our service was really good, the guy who was a waitress made a selfie with us and it was really fun. At the evening me and Tarmo went gokarting with our hosts. I was again the quickest one. We drove for half an hour and it was cheaper than in Estonia. After that we just went home to chill. 

After Gokarting

On Saturday we went to play football and badminton with other Estonians and Germans. We had a football match between Estonians and Germans but Estonia won. We got really tired of badminton and we started playing golf with badminton kit. It was really a great fun. After that we went to Lukas' place and we chilled for an hour. Then we went to bielefeldt and went shopping. Lukas and Klaus wanted to go to eat in McDonald's but there was no room so we went some restaurant and bought 1€ food and we ate McDonald's there. It was also really fun. After eating we went home for a bit and later that night we went to play lazertag. It was super awesome and it was like in a war movie but it was with electronic devices. Tarmo was last in both rounds. I was second at first round and sixth at second round. At first round some Klaus' friend won and Lukas won the second round. After the game we went home to chill.

Before lazertaging 

 

 

 

 On Sunday we woke up at 12 and we just chilled till 17 o'clock then we went to pizza restaurant with other germans and other estonians. After that we went gokarting with Tarmo, Klaus and Lukas. Me and Tarmo won. I was first and Tarmo was second so Estonia 1-0 Germany. After that we went home and just we just talked about everything with Klaus. He said that he's going to miss me and so will I. We went to sleep and we woke up at 4.30. We catched our buss at 5.30 and everyone's elses germans were waving to Estonians but mine and Tarmo's hosts were showing middle fingers. 
Our trip was super awesome. 

Mariscalle in Germany 2016

Amazing journey to Germany

I try to be original and I don't write about how our trip begins and how was our flight went and so on. I think all blog posts start with this text, so when you want to read about that you have to just look what the other Estonians write. :)

So, maybe I started to introduce a little bit of my host family. I was hosted by Upmeier zu Belzen's family. I have never seen so long family name, but I really like this and for me it is very interesting. Well, I am so lucky girl because my family was friendly and very kind. We are so similars, they listen same music like me and they make a lot of jokes. We have many inside jokes, that made me laugh when I think about it. In this family there are 6 persons. Father Stefan, mother Annette and 3 childrens two boys Julius and Laurenz and one girl, who is my host. I already know Laurenz because he was in student exchange two years ago too, so it is very great to see him again. My host was Matilda, she is like my younger sister now, I love her so much and ofcourse I miss her so badly. We were matched very well and we spend a good time together. And I miss all the family too and I can't wait to see them again. Maybe already this summer when everything went good! :)

My lovely German family

The place where I live was quite huge.There are so many rooms and even Stefan office was there. This house was very high-tech. Ofcourse I have my own room to, which is nice place to take a nap after a tiring day.

My room

In kitchen

Okey I think it's time to write a little bit about what we are doing in Germany. First evening we have a huge dinner because Laurenz turned 18 :) We have a present for him together Mairo. He was very happy for that. My host mother is very good at cooking and she made delicious pasta. This is so good! And pasta is my favourite food. Julius come to home too, because for Laurenz and me. After that we talk a lot together and adult's drink a wine. Yes I am too old I can do that :D

Next day we go to school with Matilda and Laurenz. School day was interesting, everything is so different. Especially sports lesson. This is quite funny. School lunch was very good too! After lunch we went to the Böckstiegel museum with all Estonians students. This museum was very educational

and I like that. After all this my host mother pick me up and we went to see how Matilda ride with a horse. After this me and my host mother went to shopping. My task was to choose a dinner components. It's quite hard because everything is different from Estonian things. But I got to handle it. In the evening we eat a dinner and play boardgame which called “JENGA”.

Böckstiegel museum

In friday we visited Bielefeld with all Estonians. We had a tour in the old city where we saw many beautiful buildings. For me it's a little bit boring, because I already new all about this old city and so on. But I think it's great to heard all this again. And Bielefeld is really beautiful city! After city tour we went to the “Historical Museum Bielefeld”. There was many different old machines. I think this museum is better for boys, but I have great time in this museum too because the guide was very good. After that we had some time for shopping. Me and some Estonians decided to went to eat something. We went in a Turkish restaurant where the waiter was very friendly. He helped and made a table for us. He made a selfie with us too. In evening we went to party to Julian's place. It was really fun and we had a good time together and it was nice to see our Germany friend Julian again. :)

Estonian next top models

Party

Saturday was my best day in Germany. Me, Matilda, Annette and Stefan went to Münster. They wanted to show me where Stefan and Annette meet together and where they studied when they are in university. Julius, Laurenz and Matilda were born in Münster too. I'm honest...this is so beautiful city. I have never been in such a beautiful place. All this buildings, streets, churches just blow my mind. I had the opportunity to visit one of the church which called St Pauls Cathedral. It was so huge like three or four Kanepi church together. And this church is one of the biggest churches in Germany. Ofcourse the church was really beautiful too and I like it very much. In Münster there are more churces to visited, but we thought that we do something else. Münster is very popular university city in Germany. It reminded me a little bit Tartu. There are so many students and so on. Today it is known as the bicycle capital of Germany. Thi is true, because I saw everywhere bicycles. After a walk we decided to visited Picasso's museum. It's interesting museum, but hard to understand because I'm not art person and it is strange for me. After museum we went to the cafe and after that I want to buy something for my family, so we went to the shopping. 

I would definitely recommend everyone to go to Münster it is a good experience. :) In evening we decided to make a pizza with Mairo and Lennart. We all are like masterchefs because this pizza was so delicious :D After that we play “Jenga” again and then we play “Monopoly” too. I'm not good at this game...but at least we had really good time together. :)

St Pauls Cathedral

Münster

It's Jenga time

On Sunday, we finally got to sleep a long time. We woke up at 11 o'clock. Then we had really nice breakfast. After that we decided to went ice-skating. I really enjoyed it. It was two years ago when I went to ice-skating before that. Many Estonians and Germans are there too. After that we went home and ate dinner. Laurenz and mother made lasagne. Only one word...Super! Then we talk a little bit anf then we decided to went Bielefeld to watch night city. We visited Sparrenburg's castle. This view what we saw was indescribable! Stefan made some really good photos too. He really likes photography :) Then we went home and me and Matilda play again “Jenga”. Yes, again...but it's very cool game and I think I'm now good at it. We both are good at it.

Ice-skating

Sparrenburg's castle

And last day...it's very hard...why we had leave so early? 5.30 like really..But I think it wasn't the hardest part...this is so sad that we had to leave. I almost cried. Those five days were too short. We all are sad and hug each other to say goodbye...hard goodbye.  And then we started the long way back to home. 

It was a great trip and I'm so thankful for it. I can't wait to see Matilda and my amazing German family again. Maybe we see soon! :) Love them and miss them already so much!!