July | Tianrui He, 12th grade
From July 19 to 25, the 12th-grade class went on a week-long field trip to Barcelona. After our flight from Munich, we arrived in the Catalan metropolis around noon on Saturday, July 19. After checking in at the “Generator Barcelona” hostel, we explored the city and the beach on our own and got our first impressions of Barcelona. In the evening, we wrapped up the first day with a group dinner featuring authentic Spanish cuisine on the beach.
On Sunday, July 20, we had time to explore Barcelona on our own and enjoy the city’s special atmosphere.
On Monday, July 21, we visited the famous Sagrada Família. The imposing basilica impressed us with its extraordinary architecture, its intricately detailed facades, and the colorful play of light inside.
On Tuesday, July 22, we visited Parc Güell. The park, designed by Antoni Gaudí, captivated us with its colorful mosaics, organic shapes, and impressive view of the city.
On Wednesday, July 23, we explored the historic Old Town on the hop-on, hop-off bus. This allowed us to see many sights and get a good sense of Barcelona’s history and vibrant city life.
On Thursday, July 24, we visited the FC Barcelona museum and stadium. There, we learned a lot about the club’s history and achievements. Afterward, another highlight awaited us: On a group catamaran cruise along the coast, we enjoyed the sunset over the Mediterranean and the view of the Barcelona skyline.
On Friday, July 25, we spent the morning visiting the famous Barcelona Aquarium. Afterward, we spent some time together at the beach before heading back home to Munich.
A special part of the class trip was our dinners together. Every evening, the students decided together which restaurant we wanted to eat at. Afterward, the entire grade gathered for dinner together to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine. These evenings together gave us the chance to reflect on the day, get to know each other even better, and share many wonderful moments. As a result, the sense of camaraderie within our grade was noticeably strengthened.
