Farewell, my Comenius Friends, and thanks for all!!

A lot of people have worked in this project. Of course, Javier Beserán was the main man, all credit for him, but after him many others did their best as far as they could. I was one of them, and one of the lucky travelers in some of the Comenius Movilities.

That's why this project has been so special for me.

As a student, I had been in exchange projects. As a teacher, I had been in visiting projects. But none of them were like this Comenius Project.

I had been in some of the countries partners, but of course I'd never dreamed of visiting them this way. I am the typical tourist, maybe with some "non standard" likes, but a tourist after all. But thanks to this project I could live like a native, discover things not easy to find, visit places not in any tourist guide...

And, as a plus, I could do it with a group of marvelous people, that made all the experiences much better.

I can honestly say that this Comenius Project has made a difference for me, that has been a life experience.

Thanks to all for that. I said "farewell", but in my heart I really hope it to be just a "see you".

Lázaro Muñoz
Science Teacher

Author of this Blog

Polish Chronicles VIII: Back to Spain

If the night before was a sad moment for the pupils, this morning was terribly sad for the teachers, as now there was them who had to say goodbye, knowing that probably would be a farewell.
Train to Varsovia, plane to Madrid, train to Albacete... and our families waiting anxious.
It was, as always, and unforgettable experience.

(In the picture, the Alps)

Polish Chronicles VII: Party!!

The morning was good, visiting the Town Hall of Radom, and then going to the gallery mall for shopping.
The afternoon was even better, as we had an awesome show with regional dances, songs, and gymnastics, and then the... PARTY.
But the night was very sad, as the end of the party were ment to be the end of this marvelous adventures, and the partners had to say goodbye. Not to mention, there were lots and lots of cries, hugs and tears.

Polish Chronicles VI: Cinderella!

Today, again, we had to work, as all the partners repeated part of their talent shows, to then watch the main event: The representation of Cinderella.
Once this was over, the pupils went with their families and the teachers went to Ćmielów and visited the factory of porcelain.

Polish Chronicles V: Work and Museum

Today we had to work. We spent the morning with the talent show of all the countries, but in the afternoon we went to the Museum of Radom Village (a very interesting place).

Polish Cronicles IV: Ilza and Marcule

The first days we had very bad luck with the weather, as it was rainy, but today we needed a good day as the activities were outside... and as a reward for our resistence (it was our fourth straight day traveling), the day was sunny and nice, so we could go to a medieval fair in Ilza (and I have to mention the miedolada, what a delicious drink).
After that, we took a little train to Marcule, where we could visit a botanic garden and see some classic jobs.

Polish Cronicles III: Cracow - Cracovia

Saturday, the day that usually is reserved for the main atraction of the movilities, and our polish partners decided to use it for the trip to the most famous and touristic city of Poland: Cracow.
And it's worthy, believe me.

Polish Cronicles II: Sandomierz

We start our visit in Poland with a really nice village: Sandomierz, where we could see typicall houses, an old prison, the tower... and taste some delicious candies before buying some stripped flintstones (typicall of that region) and finish in a trip through the river.

Polish Cronicles I: Arriving to Radom

After a long journey we finally arrived to Varsovia, where we had a couple of hours to visit the city before taking the train to Radom. It was a curious experience, but some problems made us arrive very late, so thanks to the families for their patience. We are in Poland!!

We´re flying to Poland!!

Thanks to the WiFi of the airplane, we are writing this in the plane, during our flight from Madrid to Warsaw.

Today we will meet our friends again!!

Healthy breakfast

This morning our senior pupils enjoyed a healthy breakfast that teachers prepared for them. During the meal, they could (besides eating and drinking) learn about a complete and equilibrated diet.

Spanish Chronicles IX: See you in Poland!!

This was a sad morning, as all our friends left to their countries.

But it's going to be a very short goodbye, as we will meet them again very soon, in Poland.

Spanish Chronicles VIII: Shopping

For the last day we had some final surprises, as we took our friends to a knives factory, and then took them to the nice village of Las Peñas de San Pedro and its castle (where we had lunch).
After that, everybody spent the afternoon in the shopping malls of Albacete buying souvenirs for their families. They were a bit tired because of the long week, but they did their best!!

Spanish Chronicles VII: Party!!

And another great day!! First of all we were to the auditorium to watch the “II Short Film and Soundtrack Festival”, where the mayor had some good words for us, and then... The party!!
It wasn´t the last day because some of our friends were leaving the next day, but it was very emotive anyway.

Spanish Chronicles VI: Typical villages

Today we had another very complete day, as we started visiting the airbase of "Los Llanos", and after that we went again to Chinchilla, where after visiting the castle and the village, we had lunch. After lunch, we traveled to Alcalá del Júcar, another nice village in which we could see the castle, the village and the famous "Cueva del Diablo" (Devil´s Cave).

Spanish Chronicles V: Becoming "from Albacete"

This was another great day, because the Major Personalities of Albacete met our friends in the City Hall and in the City Council.
After that, a quick lunch and going to "Dehesa de Los Llanos", where they could check directly how manchegan cheese and wine are made.
The day finished with a dinner in Chinchilla, another great village that our friends liked.

Spanish Chronicles IV: Free time!!

Sunday was the day for the "rest", that means, free time for everybody to do whatever they wanted.
The pupils spent the day with their families doing special activities with them, while the teachers went to visit Alarcón and then the Carnaval of Tarazona (they were impressed). The day finished with the International Circus Contest show (and they were delighted with it).

 

Spanish Chronicles III: Toledo

Today our friends did enjoy one of the main atractions of the week: The guided tour in Toledo.
They were delighted with the historic city, but some of them keeped forces to explore a bit the saturday night.

 

Spanish Chronicles II: Knowing the place

After a well deserved rest, our friends came to our High School, were they could check how Education works in Spain, play some group activities and receive a class of basis spanish.
Then, teacher Ángel Benito took them to a guided tour through Aguas Nuevas, including lunch in a local restaurant, and going after that to Albacete, where teacher Lázaro showed them the city, including visits to the main turistic places like the Cathedral or the Pocket Knives Museum.

Spanish Chronicles I: Our friends are here!!

On Thursday, 19, February, our Comenius Friends have arrived to Albacete, and soon travelled to Aguas Nuevas. They were very tired because of the long travel, but we found time to update ourselves and meet the new friends.

Everything´s ready for the Spanish Mobility

We are proud to announce that everything is ready for the Spanish Mobility, you can check the program and schedules here, and the Press Release here.
We are really anxious to meet our friends again!!