LAST SHOPPINGS IN BIRMINGHAM

     After day by day routine getting up and having breakfast I went to meet Álvaro as we go together to school by bus.

     Classes start at 9 o’clock. Today we learned about speaking in front of people and reading a bit slowly. We also did some activities and more exercises. We prepared our performances for tomorrow’s Farewell.

     In the afternoon we went to Birmingham by train. We were looking for the lasts presents to buy. We have also thought in our English families and our teacher.

     When I arrived back to the family I started thinking in my depart and in the suitcase and more things. After I had dinner I wanted to go up to my room early because I was very tired for all the things that happened today.      

J.S.B.

ENJOYING SWIMMING

     Today I got up at 7:30 like all days. I had breakfast toast with butter and hot chocolate. I dressed and I went to catch the bus at 8:15. I waited for Belén and Nieves and we went together to school. There we all talked about yesterday trip to Stratford-upon-Avon and we did our scrapbook and some activities. At break time Álvaro Nieves and Javier practised their dance for Friday. Back to the lessons we had a dictation and comprehension reading.

     When we finished class we went to Newbold Comyn Centre. We had lunch along the way for we wanted to go to the swimming pool straight on arriving. We entered the changing room to wear our swimming costume and we played a lot in the pool. We went out of the swimming pool by 4:20 and before returning to town we had some advice about tomorrow and our last days. Arriving at Newbold Terrace we did some more practise for our dance. It seems going to be successful.

     I came back home by bus and here I have played some games with Claudio after I had dinner. Then I had a shower and watched a film “2 fast 2 furious”. Now I’m going to bed because I am very tired.

P.T.R.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

      Today we went to Stratford in the afternoon. We walked in town and visited a monument in memory of Shakespeare. It had four well-known people in his plays, Hamlet, Falstaff, Macbeth and Prince Hal.

     We went to the Royal Shakespeare Company and Theatre. We found a lot of books and thing related to Shakespeare. We also could enter the new theatre and have a look at the Stage and the Balconies all around it. It was amazing.

     Then we went to Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Museum and we learned a bit about his live and his plays. After our visit we found a couple of actors playing in the house yard a scene or Romeo and Juliet. It was nice.

     Then we had some free time. We sat together and had some Spanish ham. At five we came back to Leamington in a double-decker bus.

A.F.F.

A FUNNY QUIZ

     Today is 16^th July. I woke up with my mobile alarm. So tired I was. I had less time than usual to dress me up and have breakfast. But I caught the bus in time and so I get in Leamington for the lessons.

     We had some conversation, grammar exercises and writing. We also did part of our scrapbook. It is updated.

     It was raining again and we went to The Priors for our lunch. After lunch we entered Starbucks and some of us went into internet as there is wifi free access.

     When stopped raining we met at Newbold Terrace for a Quiz about Leamington. We were split in three groups. There were questions about Leamington History and some people. We asked people for the answers in the park or in the shopping centre. Some people said “No sorry, I don’t know” and also “Sorry I am not from Leamington”. We entered in the Library by the Museum and a nice person went into internet and found some answers for us. It was nice asking people for answers.

     At four we met. We did not have all the answer found. Never mind. We went to the Bowling Club and watched people playing the Leamington Open. It is a game like 10 Pin Bowling because you through the bowl rolling on the grass, but different because there are not Pins only one little ball as in French Boulles or Petanque. Because they were playing championship we couldn’t have a go.

L.E.C.

SUNDAY WITH FAMILY

     Today there are not activities in our Programme. It is Family Day.

     Some of us went to Mass to Saint Peter’s in Leamington or Saint Joseph’s in Whitnash. Some visited other places here around such as Charlecote Park near Stratford, or taking part in Fetes, or meeting relatives sharing the afternoon meal.

     We all had a nice opportunity for chatting with the family. We have realized that in certain moments we cannot say a word in Spanish, can you believe it? We start thinking in English when we speak.

j.s.

ENJOYING ALTON TOWERS

     Today Saturday after a long trip by coach we arrived to Alton Towers :D

     We had a lot of time to ride many rides and to do many things. We ate our packed lunch and also chips, sandwiches, hot dogs… We rode Rita which is very fast, like starting a race and you have to get high speed in very short time. We also rode Thi3rteen, full of surprises the greatest one is a fall top to down. In other area of the park is Air in which you go like Superman hold from your back. And Nemesis with some looping.

     Then we went to other place in the park and rode Oblivion. Not everybody was ready to go in but it is very exciting as there is a fall after a stop and you go into a hole… We also rode Sonic and Mine Train but they weren’t so good as others.

     The last one we rode was Rapids. It is a ride in water and you get wet.

     It was a very great day.

A.F.F.

THIRD DAY AT BOWLING

     Today Friday 13^th all my family woke up earlier because of their work and so I did. I dressed up and had breakfast and went to the bus stop early.

     In class we practised a bit of singing, we finished our yesterday diary and had some conversation activities.

     We went to Royal Priors for lunch and shopping. I bought a blue belt and a wallet. Late along we went Bowling again. Now we enjoy it a lot. When we finished our games we met for some information and advises. And also we had some Spanish “Jamón” we appreciated a lot. Thank you Paula.

     Back to our families I got ready for tomorrow exciting day.

N.F.L.