Viladecans, Spain, 2014. 03. 19 – 21.
The different national groups arrived safe and sound as usual, but in different time, so we started to discover Viladecans on our own. The first mystery was the lovely smell of cocoa all over the town. We couldn’t find the source of it. We were checking in to coffee shops and patisseries, but had to wait till the common dinner to get the answer: there is a chocolate factory in Viladecans. That was the time, when most of the participants fall in love with the town immediately.
The first dinner (and all of them) was perfect, although the visitors were a bit surprised by how much a Catalan (Spanish) has to eat such late in the evening. But in the next two days we just got used to it – with a smile! |
Next morning our group started the day with a visit in the major’s office, where all the representatives of the national groups and the major of Viladecans gave a short speech. Then we received a welcome card – made of chocolate, what else? Before lunch we made a guided tour in the historic city and in the city hall, where the bravest could even sit in the major’s chair in his office.
In the afternoon the national groups gave their presentations on family traditions, and then met a local one: experienced fan painting.
Before the late dinner (which by now seemed to be normal in Spain), we all sang “Volare”, which could have been out of tune sometimes, but was great fun. It has been recorded, so the rest of the world can check it out.
Before the late dinner (which by now seemed to be normal in Spain), we all sang “Volare”, which could have been out of tune sometimes, but was great fun. It has been recorded, so the rest of the world can check it out.
The next day we visited Barcelona. Our guided tour stated in the Music Palace, an amazing experience for all. Our walk in the historic city centre ended at the beach, where we had our lunch with a view of the see. After lunch we carried on with sightseeing, then we travelled back to Viladecans: it was time to the farewell party. Among great moments, like the band of the school playing for the visitors the most memorable was the meeting of friends, who met in previous visits.
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Thank you Viladecans, see you in Stei!