Erfahrungsbericht aus Bournemouth

Three amazing weeks in Bournemouth

After thinking about where to go on a language course over and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               over again, we finally decided to spend three weeks in Bournemouth, being convinced by the short distance to London, the mild climate and the direct location to the Atlantic Ocean.
With two members of the IP Crew, Urenna and Cynthia, already waiting for us, we were really nice welcomed after the long bus journey. Then we were brought to our accommodation, Cranborne House, where we had a few hours time to relax.
Before we went on a guided town walk, we had an introduction and a summary of the daily activity programme, e.g. nail-painting, Henna Tattoo, Beach BBQ and basketball.

On our first school day we had to do a short multiple choice test, which helped to divide the students into different classes.
In class we improved our English with different types of exercises and games, which was quite interesting because of the internationality of our course.

In the evening we went to the IP Welcome Party, which took place every Monday with a different theme, like Black & White, Pyjama or Horror Party, to welcome the new arrivals. Without the great IP Crew, led by Anett, it would have been impossible to have fun.

Besides several activities in Bournemouth like swimming in the sea, shopping, enjoying the weekly display of fireworks, flying with the Bournemouth Observation Balloon and not to forget the huge IP programme, there is also a multitude of full- and half day trips you can go on, like Winchester, Salisbury, the Jurassic Coast, Bath, Brighton and of course London. For London there is a special offer called London Overnight.

So we left Bournemouth early in the morning and when we arrived in Britain’s capital we had a guided tour where we saw all the well-known sights like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliaments.
After six hours of shopping we met up at Covent Garden for dinner, then we had a look at the Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral at night and finally arrived at our hostel.
In order to avoid a long waiting time to enter London Dungeon, we left our hostel early in the morning. After 1½ hours of fears and horror we decided to go to Westfield Shopping Centre by Underground.
With this incredible weekend ending, we knew that we would have to visit London again next Saturday.

But before visiting Britain’s capital once more, we had another week full of fun, especially with the Air Festival taking place at the beach. Watching crazy air stunts with people standing on planes, we and about 2 million other people enjoyed this four days full of action.
The Firework World Record Attempt was another highlight of our three weeks.

Visiting Madame Tussaud’s , National Gallery and further shopping areas, we spent another beautiful Saturday in London.
The following week we visited the Jurassic Coast, which impressed us with its amazing scenery and Durdle Door, a natural window in the cliffs.
Before our departure we had an incredible flight on the Bournemouth Eye, a tethered balloon from which you can get an overview of the whole town.

Our time here was really great. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our holidays!
Thanks especially to our IP Crew: Anett, Urenna, Cynthia, Anne and Yani; our teachers: Francis, Kathy and Kelly; and of course all the other students.

Gina Baumgärtel and Julia Bartel

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