Friday 30th March

Time to say goodbye.

Early in the morning we started our bus to head back to Tallinn Airport. Unfortunately or bus broke down and we had to wait for another bus at the gas station. Luckily we were able to get to airport on time. Final hugs to our lovely guests and new friends, last tax-free-shopping before getting to plane. The journey back home to our loved ones had begun.

written by Heta and Oskari

Thursday 29th March

One moment, hundred different emotions.

Today was an emotional day. School started at 11.00 with a PE class. We played volleyball and basketball. Next was school lunch and for the evening we had to cook something from our country. We made a lanttukukko and we had on pretty denim aprons. When we put our food in the oven, we went shopping with our finnish group. In the evening every country had it’s own table where we got our diplomas. After that the music started playing and people seemed to enjoy the food. People were singing and dancing. The evening went by fast. The music stopped and we realized that this was our last evening together and we wouldn’t be seeing each other in a long time. I was so grateful and happy that I got a chance to get to know so amazing people! I was so happy but at the same time tears fell on my cheeks. I will always remember this trip. Thank you!

-One team, one dream.

Wednesday 28th March

We went to school before 9 am where we had a poem writing workshop. We had to make a poem from the theme “art”. After that we had lunch and and then we recorded our poems. Also, during the same time that we made the recordings we also had a seminar with a former Estonian ship corporation’s captain which was interesting. After that we had an about an hour of freetime and after we grouped up in front of mayor’s office. The mayor gave us a talk that informed us more about Narva. After that we went to have dinner to a restaurant next to the office. Then we went to walk around the alongside river promenade. After that we went to a shopping centre called Astri. There we went to a movie theatre to go watch a film Pacific Rim: Uprising. 

 

Tuesday 27th March

Today was a big day. We left early in the morning to go to Tarto. In Tarto we walked to Tarto’s university. We had a guided tour there. Then we went to eat. The food was great! Shortly after that we headed to the museum. There learned new things about Estonia and it’s history. We had time to look around stores and we ate at a italian restaurant. We got back to the bus in time and went back to Narva. It was a fun and exhausting day!

 

Monday 26th March

We went to school of our host families where we were from 10 am till 2 pm. During that time we had a few activities and a concert which was great. After that we went on a trip to Narva Jõesuu that was organised by the students. After the trip we had rest of the afternoon free. I went to another concert myself.

Traditional Estonian dance

photo by Daniil Sirjajev, Estonia

Narva Jõesuu - photo by Daniil Sirjajev, Estonia

 We made dolls to give us wealth, health, love and fun parties.

Sunday 25th March

In the morning we went to school, where we got to know each other better and played games. Then we went to a guided tour about Narva and it’s history. After the tour we went shopping and ate pizza. In the evening we gathered to a castle to listen storys about it. It has been fun here in Narva, but I already miss my mother!

 Welcome to Narva Soldino gymnaasium.

 Team Finland at work