Lithuanian students tell us about their mobility to Portugal

Lithuanian students’ diary

Portugal 

February 2019

Day 1 

Early in the morning we started our journey to Portugal.

Our mood was wonderful as we were travelling to a big adventure.

At first we flew to Frankfurt and from this town to Porto.

When we were landing to the porto airport , we couldn’t stop looking

at the ocean that was under us. A smiling man met us and took us

to school, where we met our families and teacher Rosaria. While we

were going to the school, we felt a little bit worried , but when

we saw our friendly families we relaxed and understood that

everything was going to  be ok. During the first evening, we

visited our host families relatives and it was interesting

to see how people live, how they welcome guests and

how warm were they. One difference that we all noticed was,

that Portuguese families don’t take off their shoes at home.

Day 2

The second day started visiting host school, it was nice to see girls welcoming

with their dance. We were surprised that students don’t wear uniforms.

We had an excursion at school, it was strange to see that students and

teachers wear coats inside. In Lithuania it is forbidden to wear them.

It was interesting to see the classrooms, especially to participate in

chemistry lesson, the teacher was amazing;) We were talking about

differences from our school. Then we saw a Portugese lesson, unfortunately

we didn’t understand anything, anyway it was nice to listen to Portuguese language. 

After lunch at school we walked to the factories. The best thing there

was making jokes with new friends, and wandering about oranges on the trees on

the way to the factories. 

Evening was very good with families, as the food in Portugal really good,

especially sandwich with ham and eggs.

Day 3

 We spent a  day in the town, walking in the nice streets and enjoying the sun.

WE had a workshop with clay. It was really interesting to make pots ourselves and

to know the history of them. It was the first time for everyone. The best part was

eating fast food with a good company outside.

The other part of the day we spent with a fantastic guide, who told and showed

Guimarães. It was also really nice to hear that his son visited Lithuania and liked

our country very much. 

We took a lot of photos and listened to interesting stories. We visited a castle, too. 

Day 4

On this day we went to Porto by bus. On the way we stopped in Hydroponic farm.

We saw how disabled people grow vegetables. In Porto we took a boat tour through

the bridges over the river. Finally, we visited Porto Vineyard , found out its history

and got a taste of grape juice. Porto is a fantastic city, we were astonished by its

architecture.Evening was spent with new friends eating out. 

Day 5

On the last day we had sports activities and games in the school's gym.

We played basketball, table tennis, badminton and tried archery. Archery

was really exciting for me because it was my first time using a bow.
After that we visited a mill where we ate the cake and said goodbyes to

our new friends.

Also it was interesting to visit an old mill and to see how Portuguese

baked bread in the past. It was also fantastic to taste traditional

Portuguese soup with green vegetables that we saw everywhere around,

but didn’t know its name or even ever tried its taste. 

It was our first time to taste bread with fish and meat, that was made

in the mill. 

All in all, it was unforgettable farewell party for students and teachers. 

Day 6  

It was a travelling day home. 

Thanks Erasmus+ project !!!