Day
2- WIS Broklede Student Exchange : Visit to Utrecht
Today
Wittians embarked on an excursion to the Dynamic city of Utrecht in
Netherlands. Utrecht is almost 2,000 years old; and was founded in 48 AD by the
Romans. For centuries, Utrecht was the largest and only city of importance in
the northern part of the Netherlands.
This
was also a day of a double exchange ! Students from the Lyngby school Denmark
arrived the previous evening for an exchange week with RSG Broklede. So the
Wittians would now get to interact with both the Danish and the Dutch students
and that would be a once in a life time experience.
Wittians
reported to school with the host children all set for a day trip to
Utrecht . It was a 25 minute scenic drive through the freeway to Utrecht. They
passed the 350 year old University of Utrecht to assemble at the Dom Tower which
is at the center of the city. The Dom Tower offered an excellent view of Utrecht
and the surrounding area.
All
the children had their lunch there and then the Wittians and the Danish children
with their respective Dutch hosts left on a treasure hunt . The treasure
hunt began from the herb garden of the medical college. Students divided into
groups of four. Each group was given a list of clues written in Dutch and the
Dutch students had to translate the clues for the Wittians and work their way
together in the treasure hunt. Wittians along with the Dutch students applied
their mind at deciphering the clues .Each clue led to an alley or a lane of
Utrecht. During the treasure hunt
students saw centuries-old churches, canals, yards, almshouses, gardens
and historic monuments. Students also visited the cathedral and were amazed by
the French Gothic style, 15th century wall paintings and medieval courtyard.
The
brilliantly designed treasure hunt was a wonderful way of exploring the quaint
city and soaking in the culture and history of the beautiful city of Utrecht.
Wittians enjoyed the experience thoroughly and took back with them a great deal
of rich Dutch culture and heritage.
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