My visit in Greece on Comenius project

Hello! My name is Nelita and I am from Bulgaria. I live in the town of Kaspichan which is located near

the first Bulgarian capital – Pliska. I study in Panayot Volov School. It’s not a very big school but there are

a lot of activities to do. One of them is to participate in the Comenius project “History of our cuisine” in

which The United Kingdom, Croatia, Turkey, Spain, Italy, The Czech

Republic, Romania, Hungary and Greece are also involved. It gives me

the chance to meet different

people and cultures as well as to

practice my English.

On this project mobility that

lasted from 22nd to 26th April I

visited the school in the town of

Xanthi, Greece together with

three of my mates and three of my teachers. The Axion school

welcomed us with bread, olive oil and wine as is the custom and a

performance from their students. They showed us around the school and their classrooms and it was

very interesting to me to learn about their school life and learning process.

On the first day of our meeting every partner–country had their presentation in the beautiful school

library. After that there was an exhibition of

Lego robots

personally made

by the students.

Then a pleasant

surprise followed - we visited the archaeological museum in the city of

Avdera. Various artefacts were displayed there which brought us back to

ancient history. We learned a lot of interesting facts about them. Next we

visited the ancient Greek amphitheatre Fillipoi near the town of Kavala.

We were very excited to sit on the same

seats where ancient Greeks sat centuries

ago. In the evening we had dinner in “To

dromaki” restaurant where we had the

opportunity to taste Greek cuisine and try

delicious traditional dishes.

On the second day we visited the Papaparaskeuas company

that produces various types of delicious sweets and especially

carioka which I simply admired. Then we were invited to a small

winery where we learned what producing processes the sparkling

wine we all like passes through.

During our walk around the leafy forests, we were delighted by the

birds’ songs which charged us with fresh energy and positive

emotions. We had an amazing view of the high rock formations of the

Rhodope Mountains and below the Nestos River that springs in

Bulgaria, calm and blue, was going on its long trip.

Relaxed after the walk in

fresh air, we visited the city hall where we had a short meeting

with the mayor. It was interesting for me to hear some more facts

and useful information about the town, its history and traditions.

Before dinner we visited the old town of Xanthi where I could feel

the atmosphere of the past.

On the third day we went shopping in Xanthi’s most famous market where we bought some nice

souvenirs and gifts for our families. Then we took part in a

seminar about the production of the unique Greek feta cheese

in Kamotini. After that we had

lunch on the seacoast in

Xanthi. I really admired the

incredible view of the Aegean

Sea. Our last visit was of a small

church called “Ai Nikolas” which

i s famous for its numerous

christening ceremonies.

I was not only fascinated by the

Greek nature but I was also very

delighted to meet such kind, warm and hospitable people – a nation

that has given so much to the world’s history and culture. All these things

must be seen and felt with the heart. I am happy that our Comenius

project gave me the opportunity to learn so much more about Greece. We

came home with great memories of our lovely experience and friends who we will never forget.