In mid-January a group of 2nd year Baccalaureate students enjoyed, together with some of their teachers, an unforgettable trip to Gracia as the culmination of their years at Gaztelueta. Javier García Caballero shares with us his experience with his classmates.
"It is a fact that school memories last a lifetime, that's why a school trip is the best way to remember the school.
studies is the perfect finale to the end of the school year. In our case, this trip was going to
We initially planned to go to the Holy Land, but it was not to be. Instead, we visited the cradle of the
civilisation: Greece.
All the planning for the journey started at the end of October, when we got confirmation of the
destination. At that point we started the search for places we would like to visit and get to know.
close to our route. We also started to work on financing. To this end
we held a raffle for a Christmas hamper. In addition, the school offered us
participate in numerous activities in order to raise funds to, as far as possible,
to pay for the trip.
After numerous additions and departures, we finally left for our destination on 25 January.
Thessaloniki 19 pupils accompanied by 4 leaders: José Alipio (secretary of Roots
of Europe), Juan Vázquez (History teacher), Álvaro Alonso (History teacher), Álvaro Alonso (History teacher) and Juan Vázquez (History teacher).
Language and Literature) and Don Javier (school priest). All with one thing in common;
to get to know the Hellenic country, to explore its culture and to enjoy the week in the company of
friends.
Within Greece, we had the opportunity to visit different cities throughout the country.
country. Our first destination was Thessaloniki, where we spent the first three nights. From
We travelled to numerous places of interest, for example, we visited and visited
We were even able to have a mass in the baptistery of St. Philippi, the Church of St. Demetrius and we were even able to have a mass in the baptistery of St. Philippi.
Lidia.
The fourth night was spent in Kalambaka, although before arriving, we passed through Vergina to
visit the Tombs of Philip and Alexander of Macedon.
Before departing for Athens, we visit the spectacular monasteries of Meteora with a visit to the
breathtaking views. Having seen that, we arrived in the capital of the Hellenic country, where the
better awaited us. From Athens, we visited Corinth, the Olympic Stadium and also one of the most important
the most spectacular monuments in the world: the Acropolis. We also had time to
discover the nooks and crannies of a historic European city such as Athens.
This last visit put an end to our study trip and, almost, to our stage in the
school. Undoubtedly, a trip that we will remember for the rest of our lives. And of which, in addition to
the excitement of visiting an unfamiliar country, we took a group of young people out of the
friends with experiences in common that will last a lifetime.
Javier García Caballero, 2nd year Baccalaureate student
