This is the fourth Erasmus+ school partnership the Sacred Heart Minor Seminary is participating in, providing our students with a more holistic approach to education that fosters active citizenship and a wider cultural awareness to our learners.
The project aim is to highlight the timeless value of Homer's Odyssey. The masterpiece describes the scourge, persistence and devotion of Odysseus whose target is returning back to his homeland, Ithaca. On his long return trip, Odysseus encountered twelve obstacles. The students will get to know the places he visited and their symbolism as well as their timeline. Students will identify modern Sirens, Calypsos and Cyclops and how to deal with them.
The aims are that students learn how to face difficulties that are going to find in their lives following the example of Ulises, with courage and persistence.
They are also going to communicate in English with other students to share ideas and different points of view about modern Odysseys that take place in our century comparing them with Homer's Odyssey.
Visiting the city of Alcamo in Sicily
Day 1
The first day started off with a warm welcome by the hosting school's students who greeted us with a parade of national flags of participating countries and later treated us to a wonderful rendition of the respective national anthems, sung by the school's choir. This was followed by brief introductory messages from Istuto Bagolino's principal and the Greek Education Director of the Ionian Islands which is responsible for more than 28,000 students.
Later Bagolino's dance troupe provided a modern interpretation of the immortal Tarantella, which provided the ideal kick-start to this day's busy schedule.
Representatives from the participating countries provided a detailed description of their respective schools, as well as on the socio-cultural backgrounds of the regions they hail from. This was immediately followed by a friendly competitive session where groups composed of participants from every country had to answer questions related to the information shared during the presentations.
After a brief break, we visited a local primary school and were invited to visit classes with ongoing lessons. Participants were also given a gift of traditional local produce and were treated to a more traditional Sicilian dance.
Following lunch at school, we visited two picturesque locations, Castelmare del Golfo and Scopello, areas of particular natural beauty featuring a limestone massif covered by lush line forests and bordered by crystal clear beaches and the famous Sea Fortress.
Photo opportunities were plentiful and this provided the right informal atmosphere for our participants to socialise with the other participants. This was maintained during dinner in Alcamo's historical centre this concluding a very particularly fruitful first day of the mobility.
Day 2
Drama Day. Yesterday, the participants embarked on a dramatic interpretation of The Odyssey. The distant rumbling of what turned out to be a massive thunderstorm provided an apt dramatic setting for The Odyssey. It did partially hamper our plans though, as we could not utilise an open-air amphitheatre.
Local students from Istituto Comprensivo S. Bagolino joined forces with the Maltese and Greek participants in studying lines from the XII Canto of The Odyssey. Their active participation was particularly encouraging since language barriers mattered very little as they managed to discuss stage directions and roles to guarantee a successful dramatic production.
A salient element in this production was the contemporary tone which alluded to current social malaises and challenges, echoing the temptations faced by Ulysses. This helped both actors and the audience to galvanise the timelessness of Homer's epic.
This drama workshop was followed by a detailed tour of the hosting school's facilities and brief observations of several classes. Local students were encouraged to ask questions to the foreign participants. It was noted that senior local students presented intriguing questions concerning the nature of the Maltese language and culture.
Following the passage of the storm, the Gozitan contingent took the opportunity to identify some of the many churches that dot Alcamo and enjoy these architectural and artistic marvels.
The day was concluded with an informal dinner hosted by the Greek contingents and it was yet another incredibly positive experience during which the students enjoyed good food and interaction with all participants.
Day 3
On Wednesday, we were treated to a thorough tour of the north-western point of the Sicilian Trinacria, of which Alcamo is a part. The tour kicked off with an immersion into the Greek heritage which is still dominant in Segesta. We climbed to the top of a plateau where an amphitheatre still stands and was still in use until the pandemic's restrictions set in. Apart from its historical significance, the amphitheatre offered some of the best views of the surrounding lands and Sicily's northern coast.
Following a walk down the slope dotted with aromatic herbs and pine trees, we headed towards an imposing Greek temple, constructed in the Doric order. This temple has been miraculously preserved, despite the many historical conflicts which raged in the area. Most of our participants had never been to an ancient Greek structure, so both the amphitheatre and the temple provided invaluable historical and architectural knowledge and awareness to our students. This was also perfectly in line with the project's Grecian theme.
The production of salt, one of the major economic activities in the Trapanese region, was our next didactic phase in the programme. As soon as we arrived at the massive salt pans, we noticed a large number of flamingos wading, paying little notice of the newly-arrived loudish group. In fact, Gerardo, the one in charge of the saltpans, is a member of the WWF and has emphasised the crucial role the salt pans play in the migration of large birds to and from Africa. Locals are proud of their region's contribution to the natural heritage and poachers are not an issue.
Surely, back in Malta, we could do with a healthy dose of such an approach towards wildlife.
Following lunch and a walk-in Trapani, a city dominated by large open plazas, belvederes and baroque churches, we headed to the mountaintop ancient city of Erice. This city is an architectural and historical gem influenced by Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs and Normans and wars fought by the Carthaginians and Romans attempting to conquer it.
Alas, time does fly, and we had to return to our residences, before indulging in a feast of Italian food, concluding a most fruitful day.
Day 4
Erasmus+ projects are valued highly, both at the hosting school and in the community that supports them. In fact, the hosting school, Istituto Comprensivo S. Bagolino has multiple ongoing projects with teachers and parents pitching in to ensure that the students have access to the opportunities offered by such projects. It is truly a dynamic, and encouraging, demonstration of collaboration by teachers, students and parents, all fundamental stakeholders in a holistic programme of education, to ensure the positive outcomes of Erasmus+ programmes.
The hosting school’s projects are endorsed by the local administration, which seeks to welcome many students from all over Europe, following the two-year break imposed by the pandemic. This was the underlying message of speeches given by Alcamo’s mayor Domenico Surdi and the school’s headmaster, Antonio Provenza, to the participants and teachers gathered at the Palazzo Comunale (town hall) in Alcamo’s Piazza Ciullio.
It was then the local students’ turn to lead a tour around the historical centre of Alcamo which is bordered by mediaeval walls. The students took turns to share details about areas of particular interest, and at each stop, we were able to take in the surroundings, visit churches and museums which showcased the rich history of the city. The penultimate stop was at a large fountain, built by the Arabs and which is still providing copious amounts of fresh water from the surrounding mountains.
The tour’s crowning jewel was the castle, completed in 1350, which nowadays hosts multiple exhibitions and where currently there is a comprehensive display of regional vintage wine stocks. These are accompanied by thorough explanations on the methodologies used in wine production, with which Alcamo is synonymous.
A scavenger hunt spanning the historical centre of Alcamo, organised by the school’s P.E. teachers, tested the participants’ orienteering skills. It was very encouraging to see that a few rain showers did not dampen their spirits and all the teams successfully made it through all the checkpoints.
The weather did provide other challenges, especially when we descended on the 6 km beach at Alcamo Marina. Rain showers were frequent and abundant, but the young participants, without much hesitation, waded into the Tyrrhenian and had a whale of a time.
The evening was spent in great company with all the teachers and students who contributed to the fantastic week so far. Dinner was, unsurprisingly, of impeccable quality, which further galvanised the closeness of the participating groups, auguring well for the success of future mobilities.
Day 5
The final day of the mobility was a brief one at school since the groups had to prepare for departure back to their respective countries.
The first activity at school consisted of a digital escape room revolving around the theme of Odysseus and his perilous journey. Escape rooms have taken the young generation by storm and the idea was to have an actual physical activity, but this was not possible given the restrictions imposed by the pandemic.
The hosting school’s headmaster soon joined to bid us farewell, followed by a presentation of certificates of participation to teachers and students. It was evident that this mobility has been a success. Teachers were already making plans to establish the right conditions for further collaboration between the participating schools, possibly investing in further projects, apart from the ongoing one.
This is particularly good news for our school as it complements both our willingness and capabilities of expanding our international presence and thus we will be able to provide our students with as many opportunities as we possibly can. In doing so, we will be fulfilling our duty of furnishing our learners with a truly holistic education that ropes in academia, social and emotional skills, fostering independence and, ultimately forming responsible European citizens.
Malaga - Spain
Day 1
Luke Xuereb
4 Green
16/5/2022
My Erasmus+ project kicked off today. My teachers, schoolmates and myself who are participating in the project started the day by preparing our own breakfast. As we were eating breakfast, we enjoyed the beautiful view of the Plaza de la Merced from our balcony. We then headed towards the city hall where we linked up with the other students and teachers participating in the project.
The participants hail from various cities or islands such as Ithaca (Greece), Alcamo (Italy) and Málaga (Spain). We were then welcomed by the Vice-mayor of Málaga in the city hall. He guided us through the municipal building elaborating on the decorations that embellish the interior, particularly the main hall.
The hosting school's Headmaster gave us a welcome speech and donated each guest school a set of books on the history and artistic heritage of Málaga and Andalusia.
The Vice-mayor continued his tour by showing us a wide collection of portraits of past mayors who helped Málaga flourish. Then we headed to the Plaza de Constitución, a large shopping district where we took part in a photo hunt together with the other foreign participants in Málaga's historic centre. After this memorable experience we sat down for some delicious ice-cream, offering a welcome relief from the hot noon sun. We then caught a bus and visited Malaga Stadium.
Day 2
Daniel Bugeja
4 Green
17/5/2022
We had quite an early start since we woke up at six o’clock in the morning. After a hurried breakfast of toast with ham, accompanied by glasses of orange juice and coffee, we left the apartment to begin our walk towards the bus station to catch the bus to school. At school we were greeted by the teachers who accompanied us to Granada.
Following the two-hour trip through the mountainous terrain, we then proceeded to walk to the Alhambra, a fort built by the occupying Arabs during the 13th century.
Whilst the teachers were touring the fort, all the students and myself were guided through the vast gardens of the stronghold which offered impressive landscaping and a vast array of plants. Following this guided tour, we walked through a small forest which led us to the exit of the fort. This was by far my favourite part, due to the clean air which was extremely enjoyable, the surrounding greenery and the sounds and aromas of nature.
We then proceeded to a buffet lunch. After a delicious and filling meal we trudged through the hot streets of Granada, buying souvenirs along the way. Then came a long walk to the bus station, where we caught a coach back towards Malaga. By the time we arrived it was around 8 o’clock in the evening. We went to a place called Le Mellizos, a restaurant specialising in local seafood dishes. Following another satisfying meal, we headed back to our flat in the Plaza de Merced. After a shower and a change of clothes, we got into bed and ended day 2 of the Erasmus Project.
It was time for lunch so we sat down at a restaurant and enjoyed a traditional pasta dish. After lunch we walked to the Sierra Bermeja High School where every country introduced its school and students. The Sierra Bermeja students gave us a tour around the school.
We concluded the day by going out for dinner together with our teachers. Today was certainly quite eventful and I am sure that I will cherish this memory for years to come.
Day 3
Giuseppe Portelli
4 Green
18/05/2022
Today was also an early start. I woke up at around 7. I ate breakfast at around 7:15 which was prepared by the teachers. At around 8:15 we reached the bus stop were we found the bus which took us to school. As soon as we arrived at school we were greeted by the local students. We proceeded to the main hall and settled down for the first task of the day. We took on the role of adjucticants of a debate after we carefully listened to the instructions. The debate focused on the benefits and risks of being a social media influencer.
There were two teams, one promoting the benefits of being social media influencer and the other highlighting the risks of being engaged in social influencing. Each member of each team talked about different opposing argument. The point system reflected the teams' performance on voice projection, clarity of argument and presentation of evidence.
The debate was hotly contested and in fact, the result took some time to be announced. It turned out that the teams were almost evenly matched but in the end, the team criticising social media influencing won. In my opinion, their victory was deserved since their arguments and evidence were more relatable and researched.
Following the debate we had 1 hour of free time during which we had a traditional dance session. At around 2:30 we had lunch at the school.
We then walked for around 15 minutes to reach Jardin Botanico which is a huge garden, you could actually say it is a small forest. This garden was owned by Jorge Loring and his wife, members of Málaga’s bourgeoisie, and they were the main sponsors supporting the creation of the garden. It took an hour to tour the garden and there was still more to see. I was impressed with the botanical variety and the views of Málaga
When we finished from the garden we took a taxi back to our flat. We showered and went out to eat some local delicacies.
Today was very eventful day, and full of laughter and joy. Such memories will last for a very long time and I am grateful to our teachers for providing such an opportunity.
Day 4
Jerome Xiberras
4 Green
19/05/2022
Today we were able to get some extra rest as we woke around 8 and had breakfast, prepared by our teachers, around 8.30 a.m. Our first landmark of the day was Alcazaba which was an Arab fort built on a mountain adjacent Málaga. It featured lush greenery which beautified the whole structure. When I entered the Alcazaba I felt mesmerised with the intricate carvings and the defensive architecture was impressive too. The surrounding gardens provided lots of shade and it is quite amazing to see that they were fed by freshwater flowing from the mountain.
As we exited Alcazaba, we headed to the national Málaga museum where we saw many suggestive artifacts, paintings and statues. These artifacts encompassed Málaga's history and were lucky enough to see works by Picasso, Goya and Alvarez Dumont.
Afterwards we hiked to the Muelle (port) park Malagueta beach. At the beach the water was calm and cool and it was a fun experience to swim. After a couple of hours swimming, we headed back to the flat. We had a quick shower and later met the Spanish teachers and the other participants for dinner in one of the many busy plazas of Málaga.
Personally, today was one of my favorite days in Málaga during this program.
Day 5
Noe Lang
4 Green
20/05/2022
The final day started at 8, where we ate breakfast, and headed to the lockers, to put our luggage there, and went to the market, and some of us bought some food.
Then, we went to the hosting school, for the ending ceremony in order to give the certificates and some parting gifts to us. Afterwards, we had an activity where we split into 5 teams, and went into a game each, and rotated. This was probably my favourite activity from the entire week. Lunch was cooked by the Headmaster himself. He seems to be renowned for his Paella and I must say, his reputation is justified.
Following lunch, we said our goodbyes to all participants before heading to central Malaga for some last-minute souvenir hunting.
We ended up spending almost all our money in about 2 and a half hours! Then, we got our luggage, and left to the airport with a taxi.
We were in for a long night as we had to catch 2 flights to reach Malta.
This experience, I believe, has helped me become a more mature person as I had to deal with many different people. Being able to adapt, I believe, is one of the most important virtues in life.
It was really an adventure and I am sure its positive memories will last for a long time.
Victoria - Gozo
Day 1
Our school was buzzing with activity with teachers making an early start to ensure that the guests hailing from Ithaca and Corfu in Greece, Alcamo in Italy and Malaga in Spain would be warmly welcomed by school staff and administration.
During the introductory ceremony welcome addresses were presented by leading participants of the project and the programme for this week was outlined. The students were then taken on a school tour, led by our own students.
This was followed by a guided tour around the historical centre of Victoria, which culminated with a visit the St George’s Basilica.
Following a brief interlude in Independence Square, we headed to Banca Giuratale. There, we were welcomed by the Mayor of Victoria, Josef Schembri, who gave an overview of the council's role in the city's administration and provided each participant with a top-quality publication on Victoria.
The Citadel was our next destination which provided students more historical immersion and panoramic views of the island.
Lunch was offered on the bastions where students could enjoy the traditional ftira and panoramic views of Gozo.
The next activity was aimed at reinforcing the participants’ familiarity with Victoria’s historical core. This was achieved by engaging the participants in a photo-hunt, which is a more visual and technologically-oriented interpretation of the classic scavenger hunt.
The participants demonstrated friendly competitiveness which contributed to building camaraderie within the sizeable student contingent.
This wrapped up today’s activities on a very positive note and we are confident that this fruitful and fun day is a very good sign of things to come.
Day 2
Day trip to Valletta. Our day started with a guided walking tour of the city by our excellent guide Stanley Cassar Darien who showed us around the salient parts of our capital city. These included the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Parliament Square, Auberge du Castille, Tritoni fountain, the City Main Gate, Hastings Gardens and Saint George Square.
After enjoying lunch together with our guests we had a cultural visit to the national treasure of St John's co-cathedral.
Special thanks to Tourism and Economic Development Directorate in Gozo and St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation for their assistance and support.
Day 3
Today the students were engaged in a workshop to create a wooden replica of Ulysses raft. The kids used wood sticks and hot glue to built their models. The workshop was lead by our D&T teachers Mr @Manuel Mizzi and Mr Joseph Cordina. Our guests were then served lunch at school: a hearty potato and leek soup and baked ravioli generously prepared by Ms Josefa Spiteri, Mr Mark Refalo, Ms Leanne Buttigieg and Ms Miriam Xerri.
Unfortunately, an evening walk to Sanap Cliffs was cancelled due to bad weather.
Day 4
Day in Xaghra! Our day started with a visit to the Neolithic Temples of Ggantija. After an introductory tour at the visitors center that gave us an overview of the context in which the temples were built and life in Gozo at the time, we walked into the temples. We then moved on to Ta' Kola Windmill followed by a visit to Calypso Cave from where our guests enjoyed the picturesque views of Ramla Bay. We then had a light lunch and some free time at Ramla Bay. We wrapped up the day with a coffee at Mixta Cave.
Day 5
Without wishing to sound clichéd, we cannot but say that all good things come to an end. That is the palpable feeling among the participating contingents at our school.
It has been a truly enriching experience, a week full of exchanges of ideas, a friendly atmosphere which allowed for the fostering of friendships among students and staff members but not without the demands of organization and the pressures to manage the project alongside academic commitments. Long hours and early mornings characterised each day. The flexible disposition of the organizing team allowed us to shift resources ad hoc, and this ensured a successful outcome of the activities.
Following a brief outline of today’s objectives, the students were divided into teams to compete against an online quiz focusing on the project’s theme and highlights of the current mobility. It’s always a good idea to engage learners in a friendly competition as it energises them and sets a dynamic atmosphere which is carried on throughout the day.
The closing ceremony, which included the presentation of certificates of participation and closing speeches by the leaders of each contingent, was not simply a formality. It turned out to be an impromptu show of gratitude by the participating schools from Greece, Spain and Italy. It was clear that the hosting team’s efforts paid off and will spur us to seek new projects in the near future.
Following lunch, which was prepared and served by staff members, we bid farewell to the Italian participants who had to travel to Malta to catch their flight. The other participants took off to Lunzjata valley, before heading to the farewell party complemented with homemade food prepared by our own students’ parents, which was thoroughly appreciated by one and all.
The moment we were all dreading was indeed upon us and we had to bid our goodbyes. However, the silver lining is that we will be meeting each other again during future mobilities and students were promising one another to maintain contact, fulfilling one of the fundamental aspects of Erasmus+ projects: to bring European citizens ever closer to one another.
Corfu - Greece
🗓️ DAY 1
How the team from Malta – our school representatives – spent their day today:
✅ Welcome Ceremony by the hosting school’s students and administration, during which traditional Greek music and dance routines greeted all the participants
✅ School tour, followed by brief introductory messages from the school’s principal and educators, outlining this week’s programme
✅ Modern Oydsses: A Steam and Technology Workshop - participants from all the countries had to collaborate in groups to program a robot to follow a route, mimicking the route Odysseus took in his journey
✅ Environmental Educational Centre Site Visit in Lefkimmi/Alykes, Lecture (about the purpose of the centre, its history and flora/fauna found in the site) & Buffet Lunch
✅ The Sahara of Corfu, consisting of huge sand dunes, in which rare cedar tree wood grows
✅ Lake Korission, that is the most important wetland on the island
✅ Most photographed spots of Corfu: Kanoni, Church of Panagia Vlacherna & Pontikonisi Island
🗓️ DAY 2 ☔🌧️
How the team from Malta – our school representatives – spent their day today:
✅ Corfu's Old Fortress guided tour
✅ St George's Chapel
✅ Sightseeing walk through the city
✅ Town hall and welcome speech from the mayoress, Meropi Idraiou
✅ Local Cuisine lunch
✅ Free-time / Shopping
🗓️ DAY 3 🎭🎶
How the team from Malta – our school representatives – spent their day today:
✅ Sightseeing in Lefkimmi
✅ Modern Odysses: from the collaborative script to the creative performance
✅ Live Musical Recital of 'Mesóyios' by the orchestra and choir
✅ Modern Options in the ancient myth: A theatrical workshop by all partners
✅ Local Cuisine Buffet lunch at the Environmental Educational Centre
✅ Corfu Town
🗓️ DAY 4 📸🖼️
How the team from Malta – our school representatives – spent their day today:
✅ Archaeological Museum of Corfu
✅ Exploring the Northern part of Corfu
✅ Corfu Distillery
✅ Palaiokastritsa whereabouts
✅ Palace of St Michael & St George, housing the Corfu Museum of Asian Art
✅ Corfu Town
🗓️ DAY 5 👋🏼✈️
How the team from Malta – our school representatives – spent their day today:
✅ Exploring Mon Repos Palace and its whereabouts
✅ Greek night & Certificates Ceremony
✅ Farewell Lunch
✅ Corfu Town / Souvenir shopping
✅ Travel to Rome (connecting flight)
Vathy, Ithaca - Greece
Day 1
Our mobility kicked off with an introductory session during which participating schools introduced themselves and shared their wishes and expectations of the mobility. All participants were enthusiastic and this set the perfect tone for the upcoming week.
We then had the opportunity to visit the hosting school and were given a tour of the library and labs. Students then took part in a treasure hunt in the school environs while teachers were treated to a visual reality session, and tried out a professional ship simulator. Both elements were installed as part of a maritime training programme, funded by a European investment programme.
Following lunch prepared by the local students’ parents consisting of a wide array of salads and Moussaka, we headed to Filiatro beach which provided ample opportunity to socialise with our colleagues.
So far our immersion into the Ithacian way of life has been immensely positive. It is characterised by a calm pace of life, a caring community and pristine natural settings.
Day 2
Our second day was focused on two elements: the literary value of the Odyssey and the musical heritage of the participating countries.
The Ithacian contingent prepared a video which summarised the Odyssey and later all participants were invited to discuss how, like Odysseus, the Mediterranean nowadays also presents challenges to which we need to be sensitive.
Later a dance workshop was organised and each participating group taught a traditional dance which the other students tried to emulate. Following this workshop, an impromptu dance session characterised by popular songs brought the morning’s session to an end.
We quickly set off on a trail towards the north of the island, which provided inspiring views through roads flanked by aromatic herbs and citrus trees.
Following lunch, we had a short rest and set off to a beach near the spot where it is said that Odysseus disembarked following the Odyssey.
The highlight of the evening was a concert by the local philharmonic orchestra. Their repertoire ranged from the traditional to contemporary rock. It was a well-executed programme, which underlined to the solid preparation of the musicians.
This brought an end to the busy yet enriching day. We had an early night as the following day we had to wake up early to head to the neighbouring island, Kefalonia.
Day 3
Today we had a very early start to catch the ferry to Kefalonia where we joined other students from the larger island to disseminate the Erasmus+ project and encourage other schools to seek and develop similar programmes.
Following an audio-visual presentation which summarised the whole project, in light of its aims and objectives, our students took to the stage to share their experiences in this programme, for which they received enthusiastic applause.
We then enjoyed a break in the historic centre of Argostolion, the capital of Kefalonia. We were able to visit the Orthodox cathedral dedicated to Saint Spiridone.
This was followed by a visit to a rare geographical feature: an underground river, part of which is in a collapsed cave. We were taken on a short tour on a rowing boat during which the guide provided a detailed overview of the long geographical history of this feature.
Following a hearty lunch, we headed back to Ithaca where we had time to refresh ourselves and head back to Ithaca’s main square for some quality time with our colleagues and peers.
The successful sharing of all partners' experiences is an indispensable element in such projects and we hope that our contribution has inspired other schools to pursue such projects, leading to further collaboration with our school.
Day 4
So far, our activities were focused on the south side of the island. As one may notice, the island seems to be made of two adjacent peaks joined by a narrow sliver of land. It was time to explore the north part of the island which features many churches and virgin natural landscapes.
Our first stop, after a steep ascent, was the monastery gardens. These were dominated by a monolith and provide a space for monks to meditate and pray among the cypress and olive trees.
We were then given a tour of the Church of St Spiridione. This church features elements which are extremely rare in eastern orthodox churches. While mainstream orthodox churches are more sedate and the paintings are characterised by a more sombre, elongated style, the Ionian orthodox churches feature brighter colours and figures take on a more dynamic posture. The guide explained that this is a Catholic Latin influence, which makes perfect sense given the close proximity to Italy.
Following another visit to a monastery which is renowned for a miracle and is a national Marian shrine akin to our own Ta' Pinu.
Lunch was served at Kioni before we headed back to Ithaca. Following a short rest we headed to the farewell party where we had the final chance to meet local colleagues and students in an informal setting.
Day 5
The certificate award ceremony introduced today’s activities. The local school’s population was present and the major of the island, who was one of the speakers at the ceremony, emphasised the benefits of Erasmus+ projects and augured that the future offers similar opportunities.
Following the presentation of certificates, we watched a summary of all mobilities which brought many positive memories and spontaneous applauses from the audience.
Following a short break we boarded a sea taxi which transferred us to a remote but beautiful beach. The sea was crystal clear and calm, irresistibly tempting in other words, proven by the fact that most of us took a refreshing dip.
Following our return to our residence, we started to pack up in preparation for the next day’s early departure . The onset of a melancholic aura was palpable but predictable, as a wholesome week of exploration and encounters with so many lovely people was coming to a close.
