GALERIA

Dziękujemy swoim słuchaczom za zachwycające prace przekazane na konkurs Halloween :) 

I was very happy when I found out that I would go to Cuba. On this great trip I learnt a lot. It was the first time I went by plane and it was the first time I was abroad. I lived in the hotel “Tryp Penisula Varadero” in Varadero. I swam with dolphins in a beautiful blue sea. I learnt how to dance Salsa. I drank traditional Cuban drinks (without alcohol). I saw the sunset at the Carribean. It was an unforgettable adventure. Thank you very, very, very much! Natalia Polaniak. 

At the end of the semester, as usual, there was a gala evening with the prize draw at the NCK centre. I always go there thinking that I won’t win anything and so it was this time. I even joked that I would win a 100% discount or a trip and I stood up laughing whenever a winner was announced. Imagine my surprise when I got up once more and then I heard my name ! I thought “no way” ! But it was true. I thought that at last I would have a little time off the horrible winter. I decided to take my mother with me and five days later we were on a plane to Gran Canaria. We set off from the airport in Warsaw, it was my first flight so I was very impressed with the view of cities and mountains from such heights. After five hours we landed on Gran Canaria. I must add that I was simply astounded with the sight of illuminated Las Palmas from above (it was at night). As soon as we got outside the airport I was surprised by the warm night. Our hotel called Riu Vistamar was in Playa Amadores, near Puerto Rico. It was situated on a steep cliff by the sea and because of that it was called “Alcatraz” by the local people. I must say that the Canarian people are very nice and have a great sense of humor. We spent our first day walking around the hotel and the neighborhood, both of which made a great impression on me. But that was just the beginning. Later on we met our guide, who gave us some information about the Canary Islands and recommended some attractions. We decided to participate in a sightseeing tour around the island and scuba diving. Next day we went to a city called Vecindario, to do some shopping. The day was warm, it was about 24 Celsius degrees, which was a very nice change from our Polish winter. On Sunday a man from a Polish (!) scuba diving centre picked us up and we set off to Playa de Taurito. We had to go to Puerto de Mogan because in Taurito there were such big waves that it could be dangerous to dive, so we took our equipment and got into the car again. Scuba diving and watching the underwater flora and fauna from such short distance was a great new experience. After that we went to see the city of Puerto de Mogan with Spanish architecture of colonial times. Two days later we had a tour around the island. It’s impossible to describe the whole trip in a few words, but I must say that views are breathtaking and Canarian culture and history is very interesting. Some tourists were very frightened because of the fact that Canarian roads are quite narrow, situated on the hills and there are lots of sharp bends. In fact it enabled us to get a better view of the island’s landscape. We even visited the house of Christopher Columbus! The trip gave us pain in the legs, as it lasted the whole day, but it was awesome. Next day we went to the zoo called “Palmitos Park”. I wish we had a similar one in Poland ! It was built in the valley near Maspalomas. At given times there are shows with birds. I was very impressed with the show of eagles and other birds of prey, and the one with trained parrots was very funny, their skills were truly astounding ! I must add that the zoo has just been rebuilt after a big fire that took place in 2007. It was our last trip, after a whole week we departed about 8 am, the next day, from the airport. It wasn’t a long trip but the great memories from those winter holidays will last forever and I think that what one day some Canarian barman said to us will come true … We will come back. Konrad Dybał  

This is my happiest day. I have won an excursion to the Tenerife Island. I decided that my mum would go with me on this amazing trip. My exciting first flight. Puerto de Santiago welcomes us with wonderful weather. We live in a beautiful hotel, in a room with a view on the Atlantic Ocean. I spend a lot of time on the pool and sightseeing. I admire the incredible cliffs of Los Gigantes. I see that the inhabitants of the island work very hard. In the hotel I meet people from the whole Europe. I understand that knowledge of English helps a lot. The trip to the national park Canadas del Teide. Our bus goes up steeply upwards. I admire the view of the still active volcano Teide. It is the highest mountain in Spain ( 3718 m above see level). The mountain valleys and the Atlantic Ocean look beautiful. In this lunar landscape they shot “Star Wars”. Our next expedition. We go to Loro Parque. It is the biggest zoological garden on The Canary Islands. I admire fantastic exotic vegetation and wild animals: multicoloured parrots, crocodiles, lions, gorillas and tigers. I observe powerful orkas in a big aquarium. Later I watch a dolphins` show. They are very nice and intelligent. The “Penguin Planet” leaves a memorable impression. People observe penguins in their natural arctic environment. Walks underwater, glassed tunnel with sharks swimming over my head. It is a wonderful feeling. It is difficult to describe it. The week passed as if in a fairy tale. Time to come back. What a pity. Lots of love for everyone and I wish everyone luck in the next drawing of lots. Agata Betlej  

I have never won anything big in a lottery and during this drawing at the Nowa Huta Culture Centre I was almost certain that this time it would be the same. I was really surprised when my name was announced. I couldn’t believe I had won the first prize and this year it was a trip to Tenerife! I was really happy. It was a really wonderful prospect to have holidays in the middle of winter. I decided to go on this trip with my mum. We set out from the airport in Warsaw. I had never flown before so the flight was a great experience to me. After a five-hour flight we arrived at Tenerife. It is the largest of the seven Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, but they belong to Spain. The Canary Islands are well known for their good climate, which makes them one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. And we weren’t disappointed by the weather. The sun rises about eight am and sets about eight pm! The temperature in winter is high (about 25 degrees during the day) and the sun shines all the time. It was great that we could wear summer clothes like shorts, skirts and flip flops in the middle of winter! When I woke up the first day, I saw an amazing view from our room window. There were palm trees everywhere and I could see beautiful bluish ocean in the distance. Also the hotel and its surroundings were very nice. It had a very friendly atmosphere. In the middle of the hotel area, there was a large outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar where drinks and snacks were served. The great weather encouraged us to go to the beach. Like the rest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is of volcanic origin so the beaches are rather grey. It was a wonderful feeling to swim in the Atlantic Ocean. The water is warmer here than in the Baltic Sea in summer. We also sunbathed and walked along the sea shore. I also enjoyed swimming in crystal clean water in hotel’s outdoor pool. Tenerife is an island where everyone finds something interesting. We visited a large zoo park in Puerto de la Cruz. There was the largest collection of parrots and the biggest penguinarium worldwide, including the biggest manmade iceberg. We could admire a group of Californian sea lions and dolphins and amazing orca shows. The place I liked there most was a huge tunnel where people can see sharks. There were also many diverse animal and plant species. We also decided to do a mountain trip from Masca, the most highly situated village on the island. After three hours of trekking we arrived at the gulf. The trip included also a dolphin-watching boat trip, but we unfortunately did not see any. Instead of the dolphins we could admire beautiful cliffs and navy blue water of the ocean. We were lucky to be on Tenerife during the carnival. On the last day of the carnival there is a huge parade in the capital city Santa Cruz. It is similar to the parade in Rio de Janeiro. Many people, especially children, disguise as characters from films, fairy tales and cartoons. There are also groups of dancers in hand-made costumes. What also interested us in the capital city was the architecture. There are some beautiful colonial houses and nice parks. The week on Tenerife went by very fast and we did not see everything we wanted. I regret that we didn’t go to the volcano Pico del Teide, the highest peak of Spain. We have many beautiful memories and we returned suntanned to Poland. I recall the trip and I dream of being there again. And I’m sure I will go there again… Katarzyna Wójcik