Final in Estonia

by Selin Buket Özerhan,

My Comenius experience being in Estonia was simply wonderful.It was remarkably suprising for me to see a cold country as it is.First day we arrived Rapla after a tiring journey.The family that ı stayed with was so warm despite the country's cold weather as ı could never imagine.

The next day it was so exciting to meet the other Comenious members.We watched their traditional folk dances and shows.I can say that it isn't close to our traditional dances.They displayed their performance on music and we all enjoyed.In the evening there was a meeting party at school and it was nice.We tasted their local foods,they cuisine is different from ours.

The other day we went to,capital of Estonia,Tallinn.Initially  we visited tv tower of Tallinn and we learned that this museum converted from broadcost channel.Than we called on Prime Minister's office and they welcomed us so warm.The next destination was Sea Plane Harbour that ı found really interesting.We saw many old ships and boats.After this interesting museum,we went to the Old Town which looks like jumped out from medieval ages.We did shopping but  this town was quite expensive.

The other day we went to the Road Museum that contains simulations of how the roads had been built and how important the seatbelt is.After the Road Museum we visited science museum called AHHAA.The time that ı spend in this museum remarkably wonderful.After that magnificient day,we turned our host families.

Following day,we set off to Saarema,the biggest island of Estonia.Firstly,we visited traditional windmill and than we tasted various breads in Bakery Museum which were really delicious.After lunch,we visited a great castle remained from 15th century.It contains pieces from Estonian history which illuminated us.At the end of the day we turned our bus to back Rapla.

The following day was snowy and we were in school for present our traditional cusine.We cooked our famous meal called 'Mantı' and  everybody found this meal delicious.Other Comenious members presented their foods and we tasted all of them.Actually ı liked  the most Polish cuisine.As we put down, Italian students cooked pasta and ıt was also very delicious.After presenting meals,we went out Rapla city centre with our Estonian friends and we toured around the city.İn the evening ı met with my host family's friends and they were such a kind people. Days went by like a water and we had really good time in Estonia.The last day we went to school to present our videos ıt was useful for us because we all learned our feeding behaviour and than we had a lunch in school.The day was near to finish and once for all we went to the Miss Raplamaa Beauty Contest and they were all very beautifull and talented girls.At the end of the night we got on the bus to back our country with a lot of and pleasant memories.I'll remember this country with a misty and brass monkey weather but on the other hand with a warm and hospitable people.I want to thank my teacher for this unforgettable experience that he provided me.

by Sema Sürer, 

We went to Estonia for fifth comenius meeting. I had one of my great experiences in Estonia. It was only seven days but like a fairytale.
First day we met at school. We wondered around the school and then we had welcome ceremony. It was prepared so well. After we visited government building. We had a great party. The second day we went to capital city. It is a nice city. We went to the highest building of Estonia. It is called as TV Tower. Old Town was very interesting. The third day. We went to Tartu. It was covered with snow. We spent very good time AHHAA Science Park. We enjoyed there and learnt so many things. And we had unmemorable time. The forth day we went to Saarema Island by ferry. We visited Kuressaare Castle. Fifth day each country (Estonia, Polond, Türkiye, Italy, Bulgaria) prepared their own troditional meals. We prepared mantı and kemalpaşa. Everybody liked it so much. On the last day, we had Goodbye Party. And that night after a sad farewell, we set off. Thanks to this project, we had a lot of friends from different countries.