More of London

These are the most recent events that took place in London:

• Chelsea Footbal Stadium
• Exchange Event with FutureVersity
• Dinner with FutureVersity
• Visit to Tower Bridge
• Exchange Event with Dragon Hall
• Shopping (overall most appealing activity)
• Dinner with Staff from Dragon Hall + Friends
• Football with Dragon Hall Staff + Friends (tough match won by Argentina)

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From Dublin to London

Yesterday we arrived in London, had dinner, and went to Waterloo to have a breath-taking view of London at sunset from the London Eye. After that, we walked by the Big Ben, Tower of Parliament and Westminster, and through the very centre of the city, before we went back to the hotel.
Today, we had a hectic day. In the morning we went to Buckingham Palace. The crowd could be discouraging at this time of the year, but we managed to make it. After that, lunch in St James Park and a visit to the London Vaults. Most of them enjoyed it a lot and they got really scared. Gabriela laughed a lot at them. After a stop at the hotel, we went to meet people at Futureversity for an exchange. We ended up going for dinner with 29 young leaders from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We hope that multicultural London becomes a chance for our group to start accepting diversity, which is one of the most important aims of the programme.

Angel offering Calvin -one of the young leaders- some mate.











A picture from Monday evening exchange at the Na Fianna club in Dublin.

Dublin

We spent a wonderful day in Dublin on Monday 26th July.
In the morning we went to Croke Park, one of biggest stadiums in Europe. We had lunch and walked through the streets of Dublin to the Guinness Storehouse. After that we went to a GAA club where Cormack introduced Irish sports such us gaelic football and hurling. A group of Irish teenagers spent the day with us and shared sports dinner, Irish dancing, Argentine presentation and loads of fun with us.
Thanks Elaine, John, Eoin, Maraid, Cormack, the dancers and everyone at the Na Fianna Club.

Argentine Stall @ Super Quinn

On Saturday morning the students set up an Argentinean stall at Super Quinn Supermarket.

Their challenge was to interact with a lot of people, ask them questions, perform little tasks and give out Argentinean food and drink in exchange for their participation.

Group at Bunratty Castle.

Wicked Surfing fun in Lahinch

Boys wearing wet suits
Girls wearing wet suits.

Instructor explaining basic moves.

Getting into the water.

Getting out of the water.

Enjoying full Irish breakfast after the surfing session.

More people enjoying Irish breakfast.

Hectic Life in Limerick

We have been living a hectic life in Ireland

On Saturday 24th June a couple of members of Astral Gardens (Eoin and Shane) shared some of their songs with us. Also, our counsellor Jack performed a couple of his raps. Juan, Angel and Emmanuel also played harmonica, bongoes and guitar.

On Saturday morning, we visited Bunratty Castle in Shannon. In the picture you can see Santiago and Angel wearing interesting hats they bought at the castle shop.

On Friday 23rd July we had the pleasure to spend time at the Clare Youth Service. The gathering was the culmination of an event that brought together teenagers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through music. All the teens played songs. Emmanuel played La Cumparsita and Angel played El Choclo for them. It was an amazing evening. An incredible atmosphere. Our kids loved it and they didn't want to leave.

These are Santiago and Ramiro appreciating street art in Clare. On Saturday these two plus Emmanuel went to pain some murals in Limerick. Pictures coming soon.

Antú, Martina, Rosario and Jeronimo before class on Friday morning.

On Thursday evening, we did sports. You can see the girls, Gaby and Mariano outside the Sports Arena.

The boys from Euskal Echea and some under 16 players from UL Bohemians attended a rugby training session run by coach Graham.
The boys with Gaby and our Counsellor Jack outside Arthur's Quay in Limerick city centre.

First Day at the University

In class on Thursday morning

Some students at Limerick train station on Tuesday

Group in Madrid on Wednesday

Arrival in Europe

It has been a very interesting journney.
After having left from Buenos Aires at noon on Tuesday, the group finally made it in Limerick after 7:30 pm on Wednesday!!!
Due to a strike in France we ended up leaving later than planned from Madrid, and we missed the London-Shannon flight. After some panic, Gabriela left with 10 students on the next flight for Dublin, and a group of students left with me for Cork. A train from Dublin and a bus from Cork brought us to Limerick. Everyone is extremely tired and happy at the same time. We will be meeting at 8:45 tomorrow morning to start with the programme.

Ireland and UK Discovery Trail

This July Colegio Euskal Echea will be embarking on the Colonias and Fase 2 Ireland and UK discovery trail. Beginning in Ireland the students will be attending Limerick University whilst staying with Irish families and fully immersing themselves in the Irish & English culture.

Whilst staying in Ireland the students will also be participating in cultural exchanges at different schools and will have the opportunity to pursue their different interests in forgeign country. There will also be the opportunity to visit some of the many historical places and places of interest in Ireland before travelling to London where they will spend 4 fun packed days.



In London students will have the chance to visit museums and galleries. There will also be the opportunity to participate in different exchanges.