Wonderful week in Norway
We were in Norway in the last week of September as two students and two teachers. We chose Norway because we wanted to see natural beauty and life. Weather can be -40 C in winter. Hundred percent people can read. And their population is 4,5 million people. And Norway is almost half area of Turkey.
First day, we landed in Stavanger early in the morning. Then we went to Sveio by bus and ferry. Hogne, teacher from school, drove us to our host families. That was long-way for me because every house was far away from each other. The house – which I stayed – was just near the sea and was very big. My host family was a big one. Before dinner, Dad let me try the “Fast-boat” That was so exciting. It was so fast and you had to stay in balance when it turns. After dinner, I and my friend Catharina had a little trip around the house. But all I could see was trees.
Second day, we went to school in the morning. The school starts at 8 am and they have lunch at 11 am so school ends at 2 p.m. They bring their lunch from home every day. Every country had their own presentations. They were about “Free-time activities” and “Future Wanted Jobs” After presentations every country served their own traditional foods. And I was proud of the taste of Turkish food.
Third day, we met in school again. We went to the Light House and had lunch with the mayor. She said that Light house is one of the oldest light houses in the world. And the food we had there was so delicious. After that we went to harbor. Then we went to an island by very luxurious boats. In the island, there was a huge ring on the ground and they said in 1970s UFO’s were landed there. Some people said, that night all dogs barked and they saw some strange lights. Norwegians don’t believe that either. At night we went to a Norwegian girl’s house and watch a movie on the giant screen. That was classic horror movie. That’s why we all had fun.
Fourth day, we went to Bergen by bus. We climbed to the top of a mountain by cable car. And watch the city views. Then teachers went to a restaurant so we could do some shopping and had lunch by groups. While we were having lunch, we met with 3 Turkish men at McDonald’s.
Fifth day was our last day and we wanted it to be special. We met in school for paddling. That was different experience for all of us. After that we met in school again and went to Haugesund. We did some shopping and had lunch then we went back to school. Norwegian students had a traditional dance show with traditional clothes. There was a party in school. After the activities -like karaoke and guitar hero- we went to home. Catharina and I had a little talk and packed my suitcase before we went to bed.
Sixth day, I didn’t have to get up early but I did. So we had a little talk and took some photos with family. After breakfast they drove me to the bus stop. That was so hard to say goodbye. Then we went to Stavanger by bus. We landed in İstanbul late at night.
The thing I can say about Norway after a week is that; they are different from Turkey and any other European countries. They live in their own big houses –which has its own garden- and they go to hunting at weekends. You don’t have to wear uniforms in school and you are free about eating, drinking, chatting and even knitting in class. You can wander around without shoes on. Cycling is very common activity. They can leave bike on way without locked. Actually, try this, put your bag on pavement, next day you will find it just on exactly same point.
Gonca
Friendly people of cold country
The day of our travel I was really excited when I woke up. I was not excited about going to Norway. I was excited because we would watch Galatasaray’s match. After some shopping we watched the match and we went to the Ataturk Airport. We went to the airport so early and we waited for a while for opening the doors. When the doors opened we did some shopping and we got into the plane. After for a long journey we were in Norway. I have to confess that I have never seen a country more beautiful than Norway.
First day, after we arrived at Sveio the teacher in Norway came and took us then we went to house where we will stay. At first, I was worried about communication but when I saw the atmosphere at home I was not worried about that problem. The people at home were so friendly and lovely. After we had our dinner my friend‘s father took us to school for volleyball training. The teachers and the students said that school was small but there were almost 500 students. After training we went home and after some chatting everybody went to bed.
Second day, in the morning I couldn’t see my teacher, Bekir, but I had no problem about communication. On the second day we went to school with a school bus. The students from other countries had come to the school. Everybody presented their slide shows which they had prepared before. After presentation everybody shared their traditional foods. We had a chance to eat different foods from different countries. There was a lovely atmosphere and everybody was trying to know about each other.
Third day, I was thinking that we would be at school but after we went to school the teacher in Norway took us and said we would go to the lighthouse and then we would meet the mayor and we would have lunch together. After a long walk we were at the lighthouse everybody was filled with admiration about the view and we took lots of photos. After having lunch with the mayor we went to the harbor for a boat tour. After the boat tour we went to an island and we had a chance to see the natural beauties. In the evening we watched a movie in one of the student’s home and had dinner there. In my opinion third day was the most enjoyable one.
Fourth day, everybody knew each other very well and we had no communication problem. When we went to school my teacher Bekir told me that we would go to Bergen. After for a long journey we arrived at Bergen. We saw beautiful view from rope railway then teachers had a meeting and we went walking in the city centre and did some shopping. While we were eating, we met 3 Turkish people. It was so exciting and interesting. Turkish people are everywhere.
Fifth day was the last day before we left Norway. The Norwegian students and we were sad. In the morning the teacher from Norway took us and we went to lake side for canoeing. It was a different experience for me. Then we went to school and then we went to Haugesund for a walk. This city was also a harbor city like Bergen. We ate there then we came back to school .In the evening the Norwegian students showed us their traditional dances. There was a big party at the school. It was really late when we went home. After a chat with people from home I packed my bag and went to bed.
Sixth day, everybody woke up really early in the morning. After we had breakfast, my friend’s father and mother took me to the bus station. Yes, it was a time we went. After leaving there I thought that in such a cold country there were lots of hot-blooded people. After saying goodbye to everybody we went to Stavanger for the flight. After doing some shopping in Amsterdam and İstanbul we returned to Çankırı.
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