DIKLI VISITS ADEJE

We, Vija and Gunta , teachers of Jura Neikena Dikli Elementary school, visited Tenerife, Collegio Costa Adeje school from 15.02.-20.02.09.. We had a wonderful welcome and we felt at home.
We must be very gratefull to all teachers and students of Adeje, specially to Nuria, Lola and Loly who organized our days in Adeje, stay and welfare in Adeje and in Santa Cruz .
First Nuria introduced us with her school and teachers.
The first activity - we presented Latvia, Valmiera and Dikli school to students and teachers.
Students had a lot of questions about our presentation. They wanted to know where is Latvia, about our flag, about our animals and where now are Russians.

We took several activities to share with teachers and students at Collegio Costa Adeje.
The second activity was an activity where we used authentic materials to integrate the Latvian culture into the English classroom.In this activity students had to identify some items related to the Latvian culture and tourism. Then they had to answer questions about Latvia.
We had two board games, too.

We attended English lessons and talked about school’s life. We talked about differences between private school and state school.
Gunta learned Latvian Folk songs and dances to students of Collegio Costa Adeje. They were excellent executors. They did it with pleasure.

We were on trip to Teide National park (Pargue Nacional Del Teide). It is situated at the centre of the island of Tenerife. The Teide National park offered us one of the most spectacular examples of volcanic and biological singularity , covering an area of 18.990 hectares , it is the major National park of the Canary Islands. It is wonderful place to visit. Beautiful nature and tourism together.
I had interview – one student wanted to know how lives together Nature and tourism. What I think about it. Is it possible to let tourists to visit this volcano and is it dangerous for Nature?
Then we visited La Orotava . The Oratova Valley-the garden of Teide, extends from the slopes of the great volcano to a coast of suggesting forms and sea flavours, offered us the wonderful sights.
In Santa Ursula we visited a museum of wine.
Next day we had the second presentation of Latvia to other students group.
We had interesting activities with students at school.
We had wonderful possibility to see their fantastic Carneval’s dress rehearsal and concert.(without masks). It was exciting.
We saw a beach with white sand -golden sand and with the European Blue Flag. It is 1000 metres long. It is suitable for all the family to enjoy the sea and the salted breeze of the Atlantic
After saying thanks and goodbye to teachers and headmaster we went to Santa Cruz by bus. It is located at the Northwest of the island and occupies an extension of 151 sq.km. It is a capital of Tenerife island.
The best way to encounter the city was on foot, in order to discover the many charming secrets the city holds.

We saw a beautiful park with colourful flowers springing from each corner. The city had temperature of 20°C, a pleasant climate to be enjoyed.
Later we had dinner with Nuria and her sister. It was interesting evening and the last in Tenerife.
Very pitty, but we must be at home.
Now we have good friends in Tenerife. We are proud.
Once more thanks to Nuria, Lola, Loly, Sergio ,Jorge and other teachers of Collegio Costa Adeje school.

Vija Skuja,
Coordinator of Comenius project.