Barcelona was the destination for this summer’s Y8 Spanish Trip, and what an action-packed four days it proved to be.
After a morning flight, the boys headed straight to Camp Nou for a tour of the iconic stadium that is home of FC Barcelona. Then, after a quick and refreshing dip in the hotel pool overlooking the sea, the boys were off again for a cookery lesson in making paella – and an all-important tasting!
Day two started with touch rugby on the beach, followed by some sea kayaking before the boys headed off to explore the city. Highlights of the day included taking in the stunning Sagrada Familia and sampling the food along Las Ramblas, the iconic tree-lined boulevard in the heart of Barcelona. Then it was time for more sport, this time ten-pin bowling.
The boys’ language skills were tested on day three as they joined pupils from a local Spanish school to learn about the differences and similarities between their school lives. The pupils then enjoyed a spot of friendly competition with a city quest treasure hunt and a couple of hotly contested football matches.
But, as with all good things, all too soon, it was time to say ‘adiós’ and head for home with a wealth of experiences to remember, a greater understanding and appreciation of the Spanish language and culture and some newfound friends.
