On Sunday evening, the adventure of the trip to England began for the 8th grade students. At 10:00 p.m., all students met at the Hofwiesen parking lot, from where the journey started by bus. After a long night drive, the group reached the ferry port near Calais, where they crossed over to England by ferry.
After arriving, the first item on the program was the historic city of Canterbury, which was explored during a guided city tour. In the afternoon, the group continued their journey towards London, more precisely to the district of Bromley. There, the students were warmly welcomed by their host families at around 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday was entirely dedicated to the British capital. The class visited many famous sights, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square. A special highlight was a boat trip on the River Thames, which offered a completely new perspective of the city.
On Wednesday, the group traveled to the south coast of England. The cliffs of Beachy Head impressed everyone with their breathtaking views and strong gusts of wind. Afterwards, the group enjoyed a “typically” British tea time in Hastings.
Thursday started again in London, this time with journeys on the famous London Underground. Among the places visited were the Natural History Museum and the London Eye, from which the group had an impressive view over the city.
On Thursday evening, the group finally began their journey home. The crossing back to France took place at around 10:30 p.m. All students returned home safely.
The trip to England was a very enriching and interesting experience for everyone involved. Many new impressions and unforgettable memories will remain.
A. Pradella