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The long-awaited 2e class trip took place on October 23-27. We have chosen Hel (the farthest place in Poland) as our goal, because we like challenges. Our journey began on Monday morning at the Main Railway Station in Krakow. We got on the train tight and ready. The journey passed us very nicely, accompanied by the guitar. After we sang all the songs we knew, it turned out that we arrived at the place. Beautiful hotel, but the nicest beds. They had some power of attraction along such a long road.
The next day we woke up like newborns and after breakfast we went to the conquest of Hel. The plan for the morning included a walk along the wonderful coast, watching a lone swan and admiring a group of seals at a nearby seal sanctuary. Then we went for lunch and after a short rest it was time for a long walk along the charming beach in Hel. We spent the evening at the hotel, resting before the next day, also full of adventures.
On Wednesday morning, we got on the bus and went to visit one of the most famous cities on the Polish coast – Gdańsk and Sopot. Unfortunately, the weather was not favorable to us and we had to admire the beauty of Gdańsk with an umbrella in hand. But it does not matter, because we had a wonderful guide who talked about the numerous monuments with great passion and a sense of humor. We had the opportunity to see the Gdańsk Crane, the Main Town Hall and the flagship point for every visitor – the Neptune Fountain. We have described a large part of the monuments as part of our history homework. The next point of our trip was, of course, Sopot, where we could eat a warm meal. In Sopot, we climbed to the top of the 42.5-meter-long Lighthouse. From there, we could admire the coast, stunning with its beauty. Next, it was time for a walk on the pier and a photo session with the sea and sky in unusual colors. Then, tired but full of excitement, we returned to the hotel. We did not slow down the pace on Thursday.
In the morning we set off with a previously met guide to the Coastal Defense Museum. We expanded our historical knowledge there. We met, among others, heroes who bravely fought in defense of the coastal areas of Poland. In the evening, we took part in a delicious dinner in a restaurant in Hel. We ate delicious fish and then walked along the nearby piers.
The next day it was time to pack, say goodbye to the guide, last shopping and … it’s time to leave the blue coast. It was nice to study in slightly different circumstances than in the classroom, to learn many natural and historical curiosities from the coastal areas. We come back with wonderful memories and fabulous photos, full of energy for further work at school. Hel in October is as beautiful as in summer and we hope that we will all have the opportunity to visit the place where Poland begins again one day.
Aleksandra Nowak 2e
