On October 10 and 11, students from class 2G set out on a journey of discovery through the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. Our sightseeing plan was quite intensive, which allowed us to get to know the area better.
The first stop was the Museum of Solar Clocks in Jędrzejów, where we could admire the collections of astronomical instruments of the Przywkowski family, as well as broaden our knowledge on this subject during a museum lesson. On the same day, we went by cable car to Święty Krzyż to go to the Sanctuary of the Relics of the Tree of the Holy Cross and admire the autumn landscape of the gravel area. The basilica amazed us with its architecture, history and hospitality. In the cafe, each of us could drink hot tea or try green coffee.
The next points of the day were visiting the monastery of the Benedictine Sisters, the chapel of Stefan Żeromski and the spring of Saint Francis. During our visit to the Monastery, we were intrigued by a conversation with one of the Benedictine Sisters who has been living in the convent for 35 years! We spent a lot of time asking questions and listening about the lives and activities of the sisters isolated from the community, until our guide had to interrupt us so we could continue our tour. The chapel and the spring are located in the picturesque areas of the Świętokrzyski National Park. Some of us, to make our dreams come true, took water from the spring into our mouths and circled it three times.
In the late afternoon, we arrived at the “Echo” hotel in Cedzyn, where we could spend a good time, rest and take our thoughts away from school matters.
The next day we visited the Raj Cave – a limestone karst cave and the castle in Chęciny. In addition to sightseeing, we had the opportunity to shoot a bow, dress up and identify with medieval knights, and warm up while learning court dances. Our last two points were visits to Dęba Bartek and the Henryk Sienkiewicz Museum in Oblęgorek. The class could move back to the writer’s times for a moment and learn more about his history, which will certainly allow us to shine during the Polish lessons at the earliest opportunity.
After visiting Oblęgorek, we said goodbye to the Świętokrzyskie Mountains and set off on our way back. It was a time full of impressions, which allowed us not to deal with extended mathematics for a while and showed that the area of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship is a great travel destination!
