Our trip to Ireland took place from September 16th to 23rd and was full of culture and exciting activities. During our stay in Dublin, we lived with host families, which allowed us to experience everyday Irish life. We also attended the Babel Academy of English near the famous Temple Bar. Our language teachers helped us improve our English skills and taught us a lot about Irish culture and slang.
On September 17th, we explored Dublin on a city walking tour and saw many famous sights, including the well-known Molly Malone statue. The city impressed us with its lively and charming atmosphere.
On the 18th, we visited the EPIC Museum, which tells the story of Irish emigration. In the evening, we took part in a pub singalong and experienced traditional Irish music. The next day, we visited the Jeanie Johnston, a replica of a historic famine ship that shows the difficult journeys of Irish emigrants in the past. One highlight of our trip was the visit to Kilkenny on September 20th, with its medieval streets and impressive castle. On the 21st, we traveled to Bray, went on a coastal hike, and later enjoyed bowling. In the evening, we had dinner with our teachers in an Irish pub. The following day, we experienced the Howth Cliff walk with stunning views of the Irish Sea. On September 23rd, we said goodbye, taking home unforgettable memories and improved English skills.
Ann-Kathrin Baldauf
Katrin Mitterecker, 7a
The water there is crystal clear and refreshingly cool. But the highlight of the afternoon was the speed boat ride to the lagoon and back. This was something some of us had definitely not expected…
Other than that, we did a harbour cruise on Thursday and went bowling on Friday. On Saturday we took the ferry to Gozo, a small island to the north of Malta. There we visited Victoria, the capital city of Gozo, and the Ramla bay. Some of us also dared to go on a short boat trip through the caves at Dwejra bay. The rough cliffs and red corals were truly astonishing!
Gozo was our last little adventure on our language trip and despite us students being a bit tired already, we really enjoyed the tour. Our journey to Malta was such an educational and exciting experience which I’m sure we’re all going to keep in good memory. (Amelie Frena, 7A)
