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Here is a short video we shot on the last day going to school!

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Here's a short video we filmed on the plane!✈

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This morning we woke up very early, at 5.30 and our host family got up with us and prepared us the last breakfast, they were so kind! Before the taxi came to take us to the airport, we talked to Ella and Ronnie, we took a picture together and finally they gave us some gifts about Scotland!They treated us as if we were their children and it was a great experience also thanks to them! Last but not least a big thanks to our teachers and to the school that hosted us during the whole week!
Bye bye and see you soon Edinburgh!

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Unfortunately  the last day has finally arrived! This day couldn't be better: after having thanked the teachers and said goodbye to the school, we caught the bus and we arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse! It is the summer residence of the Queen, I really visited it, stunning! The architecture was stately and the rooms inside were very royal. We also went to the Scottish Parlament, where all the MSPs  meet to discuss social problems. Finally, to conclude in the best possible way, we did some shopping and bought some presents and souvenirs!

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The alarm went off at 5:30 a.m., so early! We were a little sleepy but at least we managed to have breakfast without running late, our host mother prepared everything for us, as usual, she was so lovely! at 6:30 we were ready, waiting for the taxi to come and take us to the airport, we had the time to talk about this experience and to thank our host parents for this amazing week. And of course, we couldn't help taking a picture together!

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Day six - face to face with Mary Queen of Scots

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Day six - face to face with Mary Queen of Scots

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The day started with lessons in the morning, as usual, and it was the last day so we had to say goodbye to our teachers. Then, in the early afternoon we caught a bus and we went to Holyrood Palace: it was HUGE! I loved it, the tour was very interesting and the rooms of Mary Queen of Scots were my favourite part of it! and after a visit to the Parliament we went shopping, the last day in the city couldn't be better!

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We finally visited Rosslyn Chapel! It was nice to see all the carvings and also to hear something about the history of the family that built it. And after an hour on the bus we went to a pub to eat all together. I can't believe that our trip is almost over😢

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A warm day at last!
As usual this morning it was rainy but then the sun shone and it didn't rain anymore. We went to Rosslyn Chapel by bus: it took us an hour but it was worth it. The fascinating architecture of the Chapel contrasted the green of nature, obviously we took lots of pictures, and inside the decorations were very refined. I really liked it! Finally we bought some souvenirs for our family and we had dinner together at a local pub "The three sisters"

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The most freezing and windy day of my life! We went to the macabre Greyfriars Churchyard: the atmosphere was perfect, it was almost dark, the wind was blowing and it was raining. Fortunately we also visited the amazing National Museum of Scotland and all its sections, and there I took lots of pictures (and I got dry). After eating a delicious Fish and Chips we went on the frightening Ghost Tour, the guide involved us in his stories and I really liked it, even though I was a little bit scared!

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Today it was freezing cold! It rained all day long and the wind never stopped blowing. But anyway, Greyfriars Churchyard was beautiful and so was the National Museum, there were lots of interesting things there! And the Ghost Tour scared me so much! Luckily when we got home our host mother made us a hot chocolate with some biscuits, she knows how to spoil us.

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I had never thought that the first day of spring would start with snow! This morning, when I woke up, it was windy and freezing but luckily we went to visit the National Gallery in the afternoon so the cold didn't bother us. We also visited Calton Hill and saw the city from a different perspective which was breathtaking! This city never stops surprising me🌪

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Spring started with snow!
This morning it was very windy (as usual) and it snowed, what mad weather! Fortunately we visited the huge Scottish National Gallery: there were plenty of astonishing paintings and I really enjoyed listening to the mysterious explanations of the guide! Finally the sun shone and after some steps we reached the top of Calton Hill: the view was unforgettable, we could see the whole city and also the sea; we took a lot of photos and I really loved the big monuments on the hill.

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This afternoon we went sightseeing! This town is beautiful, there are lots of buildings and little shops that I find lovely, specially along the Royal Mile. The weather wasn't the best but after the rain always comes the rainbow and so it did! Edinburgh Castle was even more beautiful this way🌈

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Discovering the school and of course Edinburgh!
This morning to reach the school I caught a Scottish bus for the first time, it was a shocking experience: they drive on the left! We attend our lessons at a huge school in Gothic style, it has lots of floors and lots of steps: very wearisome! Then we visited the amazing St Giles's cathedral and the Old Town, in particular the Royal Mile; obviously we went to Edinburgh Castle, it is full of mystery and suprises; the view from it is breathtaking!

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Finally we arrived in Edinburgh! This morning when I woke up I was extremely excited: first of all for the flight because it was the first time I had taken a plane!
Then I was very curious to meet my host family: they are two retired people, Ella and Ronald, they are really lovely! During the afternoon they talked to us a lot and they made us feel at home!
Today, it was a suprising day and I am looking foward to visiting the magnificent city of Edinburgh!

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After a long morning and after the flight, which went very well, we finally arrived in EDINBURGH! Ella and Ronald, our host mother and father, are lovely! To learn about their nephews and nieces, about their trip to Thailand while drinking tea, made us feel as if we were really part of their family! And the food was delicious. I can't wait to visit the city tomorrow, there is so much more to see!

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It's just a matter of hours now!

Only a few hours separate my schoolmate Marzia and me from a wonderful city, Edinburgh. We are going to stay with a host family for a week and the only thing we know about this family is that it is made up of two retired people. I have tried to imagine what they look like and I hope to talk to them a lot to improve my English and to learn something new about their traditions.

I can’t wait to meet them !

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It's hard to describe what I expect from this trip in just a few words but I will try my best. In two days my schoolmate Arianna and I will be in Edinburgh, I hope to see lots of beautiful places there, amazing monuments and I'm sure I won't be disappointed! I'd love to learn more about Scottish people's lifestyle and compare it to ours. And last but not least, I hope to have a great time with my friends and make this experience unforgettable!