Today our Erasmus+ adventure officially started. The Italian students and teachers from Policoro arrived in Bilbao after travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport. Families, teachers and students warmly welcomed them at the airport. Even though everyone was tired after the journey, there was great excitement and curiosity. It was the beginning of a week full of learning, friendship and cultural exchange.

Gaur hasi da ofizialki gure Erasmus+ abentura. Policorotik etorritako ikasle eta irakasle italiarrak Bilbora heldu dira, Erromako Fiumicino aireportutik bidaiatu ondoren. Familiek, irakasleek eta ikasleek harrera beroa egin diete. Bidaia luzea izan arren, denok ilusioz eta jakin-minez geunden. Ikaskuntzaz, adiskidetasunez eta kultura-trukez betetako aste baten hasiera izan da.

This morning we carried out a water analysis workshop near the river. On the way to collect the water samples, we walked through different areas of Bilbao and discovered important places such as the Azkuna Zentroa cultural centre. We continued towards the area of the Euskalduna Palace and the Itsasmuseum Bilbao, where we finally collected the water samples for the workshop. We learned about sustainability, pollution and environmental protection.

Afterwards, we visited the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, one of the most iconic buildings in Bilbao. We met near Puppy, the famous flower sculpture created by Jeff Koons. Inside the museum we admired modern and contemporary artworks.

Later, we took part in a gymkhana around Abandoibarra, discovering the transformation of Bilbao from an industrial city into a modern cultural centre while working together in international groups. 

Goizean uraren analisi tailerra egin genuen ibaiaren inguruan. Ur laginak hartzera joateko bidean, Bilboko hainbat gunetatik ibili ginen eta leku garrantzitsu batzuk ezagutu genituen, hala nola Azkuna Zentroa kultura-zentroa. Ondoren, Euskalduna Palace jauregiaren eta Itsasmuseum Bilbao museoaren ingurura iritsi ginen, eta bertan hartu genituen ur laginak tailerrerako. Jasangarritasunari, kutsadurari eta ingurumenaren babesari buruz ikasi genuen.

Ondoren, Bilboko eraikinik ospetsuenetako bat den Guggenheim Museoa museoa bisitatu genuen. Jeff Koons artistaren Puppy lorezko txakurraren ondoan elkartu ginen. Museo barruan arte moderno eta garaikideko lan ikusgarriak ikusi genituen.

Gero, Abandoibarran gymkhana batean parte hartu genuen nazioarteko taldeetan, eta jardueraren bidez Bilbok industria-hiritik kultura-hiri moderno bihurtu duen eraldaketa ezagutu genuen.

Today we explored the Old Quarters of Bilbao through a guided tour and a gymkhana. Walking through the narrow streets helped us discover the history, traditions and atmosphere of the city. We visited emblematic places and learned interesting facts about the origins of Bilbao and its evolution over the centuries.

We also visited the Ribera Market, one of the largest covered markets in Europe. There we saw fresh local products and learned more about Basque gastronomy and everyday life.

Later, after returning to school by bus and having a short break, we travelled to the Rekalde Urban Gardens. There we learned about urban agriculture, sustainability and ecological responsibility. It was very interesting to see how green spaces can improve life in cities and encourage healthier habits.

Gaur Bilboko Alde Zaharra ezagutu dugu bisita gidatu eta gymkhana baten bidez. Kale estuetatik ibiltzeak hiriaren historia, tradizioak eta giro berezia hobeto ezagutzen lagundu digu. Bilboko leku esanguratsuak bisitatu genituen eta hiriaren jatorriari eta mendeetan izan duen bilakaerari buruzko datu interesgarriak ikasi genituen.

Erriberako Merkatua ere bisitatu genuen, Europako merkatu estalirik handienetako bat. Bertan tokiko produktu freskoak ikusi genituen eta euskal gastronomiari eta eguneroko bizimoduari buruz gehiago ikasi genuen.

Ondoren, autobusez eskolara itzuli eta atseden txiki bat hartu ostean, Rekaldeko Baratze Urbanoetara joan ginen. Han hiri-baratzeei, jasangarritasunari eta ingurumenarekiko ardurari buruz ikasi genuen. Oso interesgarria izan zen espazio berdeek hirietako bizitza nola hobetu dezaketen eta ohitura osasungarriagoak nola sustatzen dituzten ikustea.

Today we enjoyed our last full day together at school. In the morning, we took part in an environmental workshop focused on Asian hornets. We learned about the impact of invasive species on biodiversity and worked together to build traps and place them around the neighbourhood.

After some free time, we discovered one of the most traditional aspects of Basque culture: Herri Kirolak, Basque rural sports. First, final-year Bachillerato students gave presentations explaining the origins and importance of these traditional sports. Later, we participated in practical activities and workshops where everybody had the opportunity to try some of the games and challenges. It was a very fun and energetic experience.

At the end of the morning, we attended the Certificate of Attendance Ceremony, where students and teachers celebrated the success of the mobility project together.

In the afternoon, we shared a farewell lunch with music and dances. It was an emotional moment because during the week we created unforgettable memories and strong international friendships.

Gaur elkarrekin igaro dugun azken egun osoaz gozatu dugu eskolan. Goizean Asiako liztorrei buruzko ingurumen tailer batean parte hartu genuen. Espezie inbaditzaileek biodibertsitatean duten eragina ezagutu genuen eta elkarrekin tranpak egin eta auzoan jarri genituen.

Denbora libre pixka baten ondoren, euskal kulturako elementurik tradizionalenetako bat ezagutu genuen: Herri Kirolak. Lehenengo, Batxilergoko 2. mailako ikasleek aurkezpenak egin zituzten kirol hauen jatorria eta garrantzia azaltzeko. Ondoren, jarduera praktikoetan eta tailerretan parte hartu genuen, eta denok izan genuen joko eta erronka batzuk probatzeko aukera. Esperientzia oso dibertigarria eta dinamikoa izan zen.

Goizaren amaieran, Parte-hartze Ziurtagirien Banaketa Ekitaldian egon ginen, eta ikasleek zein irakasleek mugikortasun proiektuaren arrakasta ospatu genuen elkarrekin.

Arratsaldean, agur bazkaria partekatu genuen musikaz eta dantzaz girotuta. Une hunkigarria izan zen, astean zehar oroitzapen ahaztezinak eta nazioarteko adiskidetasun sendoak sortu baitziren.

Today,  we went on a very special day trip to Gernika, an important symbol of peace, memory and Basque identity. We travelled there by private bus and, during the visit, we learned about one of the most significant events in Basque history: the bombing of Gernika during the Spanish Civil War in 1937.

First, we visited the Gernika Peace Museum, where we reflected on the importance of peace, human rights and historical memory. Afterwards, we took part in a guided tour around the town, visiting important places such as a Civil War shelter, the famous Oak Tree and the mural representing Picasso’s Guernica.

After sharing lunch together, we travelled to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. The spectacular coastal landscape amazed everybody. Walking around this iconic place and enjoying the views of the sea and the cliffs became one of the most unforgettable moments of the Erasmus+ mobility.

We returned to Bilbao tired but very happy after an intense and meaningful day. This excursion was the perfect ending to an unforgettable week and the perfect way to conclude this enriching collaboration experience between IIS E. Fermi and  San Adrian BHI within the Erasmus+ project.

Oso txango berezia egin genuen Gernikara, bakearen, memoriaren eta euskal nortasunaren sinbolo garrantzitsuenetako batera. Autobus pribatuan joan ginen eta bisitan zehar Euskal Herriko historiako gertakari esanguratsuenetako bat ezagutu genuen: 1937ko Espainiako Gerra Zibilean gertatutako Gernikako bonbardaketa.

Lehenengo, Gernikako Bakearen Museoa bisitatu genuen, eta bakearen, giza eskubideen eta memoria historikoaren garrantziari buruz hausnartu genuen. Ondoren, herrian zehar bisita gidatua egin genuen, eta leku esanguratsuak ikusi genituen, hala nola gerra garaiko babesleku bat, Gernikako Arbola eta Picassoren Guernica irudikatzen duen horma-irudia.

Bazkaria elkarrekin partekatu ondoren, San Juan de Gaztelugatxera joan ginen. Kostaldeko paisaia ikusgarriak denok txunditu gintuen. Leku ikoniko hartan ibiltzea eta itsasoaren zein itsaslabarren bistaz gozatzea Erasmus+ mugikortasuneko unerik ahaztezinenetako bat bihurtu zen.

Bilbora nekatuta baina oso pozik itzuli ginen, egun bizi eta esanguratsu baten ondoren. Txango hura aste ahaztezin bati amaiera emateko modu bikaina izan zen, baita IIS E. Fermi eta San Adrian BHI institutuen arteko Erasmus+ lankidetza esperientziari amaiera emateko brotxe ezin hobea ere.