Final day for our VI Study trip to the British-Irish Isles students

Everything went fantastic on our final day in Edinburgh. The students had a good breakfast, then they were taken with all their luggage to Mackenzie School, where they left their suitcases. Then we had some time to go again into the city centre. We came back and some students bought something to eat at Tesco supermarket, picked up our luggage. A coach took us to the airport in time. Then we checked in and waited for our flight without any serious problems. And finally we flew home, at Malaga airport the coach which took us to Salobreña was already waiting for us and we arrived in Salobreña before 11 o'clock p.m.

Well done to all the group and I hope one day all the investment made in terms of money and time will reward all our students.

Day 7 >>> Sunday, 9^th April

Here we are on our final day of our experience with another super-sunny day. Despite all the difficulties,  problems, mistakes, improvable aspects... the overall outcome is positive as no serious things happened,  at least so far. We hope to spend a couple of more hours in the city centre,  not to forget anything and make a safe flight home.

Thanks to the city of Edinburgh,  its citizens (host families and staff at Mackenzie's and Scotland,  in general!  

Remember that you can have a look at all the photos taken during our stay in Edinburgh clicking on this link:

VI Study trip to the British-Irish Isles (Edinburgh 2017)

And further information on our trip  >>>  English version   &    Spanish version     

A piece of history: Stirling, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce...

Day 6 >>> Saturday, 8^th April

Hi!  Another stunning sunny Day! 

 

Today is our historical day as we are visiting one of the emblems of the great history of Scotland, that is to say, Stirling castle, where characters such as Robert the Bruce and William Wallace played such an important role in their history. 

Collage hecho por Alberto jr a partir de una de las fotos tomadas.

We will be taking the train at Edinburgh and will be heading towards the Highlands, so it will surely be a great experience for our students as they will have the possibility of having a glimpse at the Scottish landscape.

Heading for Stirling!! Already in the train. Everybody was on time today so we could take the earliest train we had in mind. Historical moment!!!!!

Incredible experience in Stirling Castle! Really sunny and Warm!  And the group is  really happy. Here are some of our students dressing up for the occassion.

Remember that you can have a look at all the photos taken during our stay in Edinburgh clicking on this link:

VI Study trip to the British-Irish Isles (Edinburgh 2017)

And further information on our trip  >>>  English version   &    Spanish version     

Classes are over today, but what a day!

Day 5 >>> Friday, 7^th April

Again another sunny day with no rain at all! Yesterday the temperatures were a bit higher, but every time the wind blows, they go down again.

Today our students have a really hard ahead as they have classes both in the morning and the afternoon in a state secondary school, which is ten minutes' walk from Mackenzie School. They can see an example of how schools are organized and kept in Britain.

We have just had our packed lunch with our students after their morning classes. They are quite happy, but two of the girls have to move to another house because a relative of the host family is ill in hospital. Later they have confirmed us that they will share house with some of our students.  At least they are in the neighbourhood. The classes in the afternoon have been again at Mackenzie School.

Some good news about tomorrow >>> we'll just have to pay £3.56 each for the train tickets to Stirling.

After dinner we have met again to pop into the city centre so that they can see what it is like in the evenings with all the lights on. We were supposed to come back by 8, but in the end we have come back much later waiting for some girls that were shopping at Primark.

Remember that you can have a look at all the photos taken during our stay in Edinburgh clicking on this link:

VI Study trip to the British-Irish Isles (Edinburgh 2017)

And further information on our trip  >>>  English version   &    Spanish version     

Day 4. Edinburgh in depth

Day 4 >>> Thursday, 6^th April

Again a wonderful sunny day ahead with warmer temperatures. How lucky we are! We even had our packed lunch in the park nearby.

As usual, there were some girls that arrived late, but fewer than the previous days. We took the bus to the city centre,  where we met the two girls that live in the city centre.

Then we went to Grassmarket,  to the Greyfriars Cemetery, to the Elephanthouse café (the café J.K. Rowling wrote part of Harry Potter) and finally to the National Museum of Scotland,  which they really enjoyed.  Actually,  none of our students left and they spent the two hours fascinated by all they saw.

 

This is a city full of history, mistery and literature. Many famous writers have a connection with Edinburgh.

 

Day 3 for our students in Edinburgh with excellent weather

Day 3 >>> Wednesday, 5^th April

Another wonderful sunny day!

Today we are visiting Edinburgh on our own. First we will be going to Calton Hill and then we will be concentrating our visit on the Royal Mile, from the castle to Palace of Holyroodhouse.

We began again with some delays visiting Calton Hill and then the group headed for the Royal Mile. We wanted to go to the castle and then down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, but the group soon scattered around to do their first shopping, and I'm afraid few people did what they were supposed to do. What a pity!!! They will always regret not having made the most of it.

Fortunately, they were early at school for their packed lunches and classes.  

Remember that you can have a look at all the photos taken during our stay in Edinburgh clicking on this link:

VI Study trip to the British-Irish Isles (Edinburgh 2017)

And further information on our trip  >>>  English version   &    Spanish version     

Our second day and the experience begins....

Day 2 >>> Tuesday, 4^th April

What a wonderful sunny day we have got up with!

We are meeting at 9 o'clock at the school and we'll see how everything went on. 

All the students are really happy with the host families both regarding the room they have been given and the food provided.

We had to meet at 9 o'clock at school, but two girls got lost and began the 'Get to Know Edinburgh' game a bit later. The students had to find places, take photos and even films, ask for information... using tablets. They had good fun and it was a way to discover Leith and Edinburgh city centre. They are really looking forward to having more free time to spend there in the next days.

At around 12.30 we came back to the school taking the bus. They had the induction test, then a talk and finally went to different classes according to their level. 

In half an hour we are meeting the group again to see what we do tomorrow. Then they will go home, have dinner and rest after a long tiring day.
 
After some night adventure that ended well, we went to bed early really exhausted to get ready for our third day.

Remember that you can have a look at all the photos taken during our stay in Edinburgh clicking on this link:

VI Study trip to the British-Irish Isles (Edinburgh 2017)

And for further information on our trip  >>>  English version   &    Spanish version