Exchange in England 2011

Saturday, 14th May We went that day to Bath for all day. We visited Roman Baths there which were very old. Unfortunately, we could not touch the water. We did sightseeing of the most important monuments and places in Bath driving double- decker bus. After coming back my partner took to her friend Tom’s place to watch Eurovision contest. It was great. We came back late at nights which is why I dreamt about falling asleep. We went that day to Bath for all day. We visited Roman Baths there which were very old. Unfortunately, we could not touch the water. We did sightseeing of the most important monuments and places in Bath driving double- decker bus. After coming back my partner took to her friend Tom’s place to watch Eurovision contest. It was great. We came back late at nights which is why I dreamt about falling asleep.

Sunday, 15th May We had a day with the families on Sunday. When I got up I ate breakfast, and went to church with my partner and her mum. We were back at lunchtime, and then we went by bikes with Bethan and her mum to the beach. I met Jakub Wudarczyk there. It was quite a surprise when we went bowling in the afternoon. I met with most of the Polish students there, and I met their partners, too.

Monday, 16th May We drove to Lynton/Lynmouth on Monday. They were beautiful towns, there were beautiful and magnificent views. Unfortunately, there was a lot of walking, too, but I still think that it was worth it. The most interesting thing was ride in a funicular, and lunch at the Valley of Rocks. We went back to Dawid’s place by bus. We played rugby and spent nice time.

Tuesday, 17th May We had dance and sport classes in Pilton College on Tuesday. After classes we visited the city with a tour guide, and then we had a free time for shopping on the High Street. After the shopping we met at the library and went for Eurodinner to school. There was a lot of sandwiches and tasty cakes. During the dinner my partner sang and played the guitar.

Wednesday, 18th May We went on trip to Tintagel on Wednesday. We visited King Arthur’s castle there, and also caves in which he hid. The views were amazing and breathtaking! After coming back we went by bus to Marcel’s place, we ate tasty food, played rugby, and unfortunately I fell into the river rescuing my friend. 

Thursday, 19th May On Thursday we went with our partners to Devon Show in Exeter. In my opinion, this was the most boring trip we had during the exchange. The only good thing there was amusement park. However I did not take a part in the fun as I felt sick. It was a show only for farmers who wanted to see cows, sheep, or dogs. However, after coming back we drove to Bartek’s place, there was a bonfire, we played Wii and had a good time.

Friday, 20th May I celebrated birthday that day so it was special day for me. Pleasant surprise were wishes and gifts from my family. We went to Exeter. There was a big cathedral and monumental buildings. One of the points in our schedule for that day was shopping. We bought a lot of things. When we came back we went to Ada’s place, where my partner all of the sudden brought in a birthday cake, sang me a happy birthday and „Sto Lat”. So, in this way I spent my birthday in England. It was one of the coolest birthdays in my life.

Saturday, 21th May Saturday, 20th of May was another day with families. It was also a day in which I could sleep longer. I woke up and went to the concert where my partner Bethan sang. It was also day of Barnstaple. After returnig from the concert we started preparing a barbeque on the beach. We have met there most of our friends from Poland and our English partenrs to sum up the stay in England. The food was great and a fun, too. After we ate we played rounders (the game which resembles American baseball).