AMSTERDAM

What a day! A terrible weather! Rainy and windy non-stop all the day long. But despite of the weather, we must say that Amsterdam is an awesome city. It is unique and charming.

We have met at 9 in the morning at school, and we were with all the students participating in the exchange: the Polish, the Basque , the Catalan and the Dutch.

We have gone to Amsterdam which is at an hour and a half drive.

Once there we have been divided into three groups and two groups have been taken to the Van Gohg Museum and the other group to the Rijksmuseum. We have seen some of the major masterpieces of the Flemish painters. I, personally, couldn't believe my eyes!

In the Van Gohg museum we have had the oportunity to see some of the personal material that Vincent used for his paintings. There were also some of the letters that he wrote to his family and friends.

And some of our students around the museum:

And the students at the Rijksmuseum:

And visiting the biggest library in the Netherlands!

Then, we have headed to the centre of Amsterdam. We got to the DAM, the heart of the city. Once there, we have gone to have lunch, most of our students to McDonals (of course!) or KFC, for a change. After that, some have walked around the typical streets of the city centre and visited some of the typical shops. The fact is that most of us have tried to find somewhere inside to be protected from the rain and wind.

Finally, and before leaving Amsterdam, all the teachers have been invited to dinner (at 5!) by our host Dutch colleagues! Thank you very much indeed! You are very welcoming!