Jason´s diary and trip inSLOVAKIA

^^Dear Diary,

I am going to Slovakia right now. I am very excited. Slovakia is a very beautiful country and looking forward to exploring it. I am not going to keep my diary in Slovakia. Do you wonder why? Because I wanted my friends in Slovakia to keep it for me. They are going to write about my days in Slovakia. So I am not the narrator. I am going to add the parts they write in my diary later.I think it will be fun:) ^^

2nd January 2016 (PETRA)

Me and my friend are looking forward to our new guest JASON. It is only 2nd day of the new year 2016, everyone is at home with family and fresh weather is around. It's here! Jason first came to Slovakia. First time he flew into our capital city Bratislava. At the airport we were waiting for him holding a post with the words WELCOME JASON. He was very happy when he saw us. We met and immediately found common sympathy and went out of the airport hall. Jason was very hungry after a hard and tiring journey, so we took him to a representative typice Slovak restaurant. It's the best restaurant in Bratislava. Jason was interested in our country and had a lot of questions concerning our history and present time. After rating and having a rest we decided to take him to a Bratislava catholic church located in the city center and after the durch we visited our famous Bratislava Castle, a seat of our president. Jason was impressed when he saw a wonderful view from this castle. He has made a lot of photos. Jason needed to buy some warm clothes, because suddenly it was colder. We went to the shopping centre Eurovea. He liked it very much there. When we went out we and Jason saw our teacher Mrs. Stredakova as she was walking with her lovely family on the Danube Promenade. We called her and introduced Jason.

• Mrs. Stredakova: Hallo, Jason, welcome in our country and among us, your new Slovak friends.

• Jason: I am glad to know you, I have heard a lot about you, so i tis nice to meet you just the first day in your country. How are you?

• Mrs. Stredakova: I am just on my holiday at my son´s family but all our students will také care of you, be sure you are happy, satisfied and excited. They have prepared a great trip around our country, across our regions from west to east. You will see not only history, but also traditions, folklor, events, mountains and our delicious food.

• Jason: Oh, I am looking forward to it so much, you don´t know imagine, I am only few hours here but I saw some new things and tried a tasty food just now. Thank you.

• Mrs. Stredakova: I will be in contact with you through my students some days, so great days, enjoy your trip in our country and good luck all the time. Have a nice day.

• Jason: Thank you and nice days with your lovely twins. Bye, bye. • He saw our capitol, some monuments here, we were walking along Danube River and

he loved our trams ringit at each station in this clear, sunny but cold day. First day he really liked and enjoyed and tomorrow will make him a company my schoolmate Kristinka in the next region. On our way from Bratislava Jason travelled with us by a train and his first night and sweet dreams were in the next region.

3rd January 2016 (KRISTINKA)

On the 3th day we welcomed Jason in our another city called Trnava. Actually a lot of people use to say that this city is Slovak Roma because of the many churches.We waited for him at the railway station. We were really happy that we could show him our cultural monuments, exhibitions and other interesting things we have in this city. First, we took him to show him a few churches and cathedrals which are really beautiful. We told him something about the history of Trnava. He said that he likes this town. Then the most amazing thing what he loved was when we took him on the top of the City Tower. He said that the view was incredible and he never saw anything like that. Unfortunately, we had to leave this town and went to another city called Trenčín. But this city was also as beautiful as Trnava. We showed him an amazing Trenčín Castle which was the best we could do. He was really surprised by the beauty. We spended all today together and we had fun. Thankfully we enjoyd this day because the sunny was shinning and we were excited that we could know an amazing person like Jason. We have visited also my mother´s sister who has prepared an apple cake and hot ginger tea. It was so cute after cold and long day.

4th January 2016 (ZUZKA)

Fourth January Jason traveled to Nitra region. In this region there are many adventures.

Morning he was travelling by train again and stayed in Nitra. The region provides a very good opportunity for cycling, so the next morning Jason and his friends (thank the weather was fine, no snow and a little bit of sun ) sat on the bikes and later a few cultural monuments along cycle paths. First they visited the ancient churches as Dražovce, Kostoľany pod Tribečom. These churches didn´t interested them very much and so went on. Because churches are not of interest to them, they visited a few castles. Nearby castles on their way were Topoľčany Beladice. Mansions seem to me also boring. They wanted to experience something really extraordinary. Before a big adventure will take the chance to have lunch and strengthen good dessert. They went to a nearby hut and ordered the classics Slovak sheep cheese dumplings with sour cream. Gnocchi tasted them and Jason was very happy that tried Slovak true delicacy. Jason and his friends put away bicycles to hotel and boarded the first train. Speakers in Patince and started looking for a wellness hotel in Patince. They bought a three-hour entrance and went to wear a bathing suit. When Jason saw giant slides, immediately ran to him. Everyone at the swimming pool excellent careen. Evening decided to go have fun at the disco in Komarno. There I met Jason and amazingly we had together fun. He recounts all the things experienced in our Nitra region.

5th January 2016 (ALŽBETKA)

In the morning Jason came to Prievidza by the train. We welcomed him with salt and

a bread. Then we took him to a hotel where he could unpack. After unpacking we went to show him local sights. We took him to the Zoo in Bojnice and after visiting the Zoo, we went to a restaurant for lunch. Our traditional food tasted him very much. He was happy. After a great lunch and a beer that tasted him too much he went to his hotel to have a rest a bit tonight and surprise awaited him. We had him preparatory few attractions that could Prievidza with us during your stay visible. I saw a very interesting places.I was in church most sacred trinity townhouse in Hornonitrianske museum but I am most interested in Galeria da Vinci. It was a very beautiful gallery one of the nicest I have seen. This city has attracted a very beautiful here. There is also a room and people here are very friendly. This place is a cone especially for monuments. I am so glad I got to know another piece of the small country of Slovakia. So far I am very excited about my travels Slovakia. I am looking forward to more experiences. In the mening Mrs. Stredakova was calling Jason and Theky made a short speech but Jason was glad to describe her all he experienced.

6th January 2016 (REBECCA)

Jason welcome in Banska Bystrica, metropolis of central

Slovakia. Here we found the most beautiful square there in the middle of which is a popular stone fountain. The most interesting monument is Barbakan- building castle surrounded by a city with a tower with three bells.Not bad also visit the town hall, which had previously belonged to a rich burgher. But not beautiful? Last stop was in Hronsek, where there is a wooden church. Is among the most famous buildings in Slovakia. Good Luck and enjoy the journey in discovering more beauties of Slovakia, these picture are my memories of all these.

7th January 2016 (PEŤKA)

Jason travelled by the train to Zilina. We met with him at the

railway station. We wanted to show him how Slovak Mass is. We went to Mass in the Farsky Church at eight o´clock in the morning. This Church is very old and nice. After Mass we will go to Hlinka and Marianske squares. There are fountains, statues and many other monuments.Now, it is lunchtime. We will have a lunch, we order a pizza. Later, we go to the shopping centres. We have bought some souvenirs. We take him to the Cinda at the good English movie in MIRAGE center. We led him to the station and said Goodbye.

8th January 2016 (MONIKA)

January 8th at eight in the morning Jason visited us. He came to our school and our role was to show him all our school. We magnificently welcomed him at our reception. Then we took him to the top floor of the building directly to the director of our school. Mrs Milčevova, our director, was very enthusiastic about his visit so she welcomed him with a pleasure. Directly from the principal's office we went to teacher´s room and Jason was introduced to all professors. Later we visited the second building and introduced him the next professors there. For lunch we took him into our dinning room where he met our students. In the afternoon we introduced him to our students as they prepared coffee, mixed drinks and meals in a training kitchen. Before Jason leaft we played volleybal with him and then we said googbye to him warmly. He was really enthusiastic and loved our typical Slovak hospitality and heartiness .

9th January 2016 (MONIKA J.)

The next day , Jason was visiting an interesting city in Slovakia, Poprad. We were waiting for him at a bus stop in Poprad. We have prepared him many great trips. Poprad is our most beautiful natural resort. All of us went hiking in the High Tatras, we have exported transport, which is called ,,Rudas". Jason was very impressed. He made a few shots of our nature. We decided to go skiing. We have borrowed necessary equipment and we could skii. It was great! After skiing, we showed him our most beautiful Strbske Pleso , but it was not all. We presented him one place. It was the Ice Home." We have heard a short koncert in it. He was hungry , so we went to ta restaurant in the hotel. Jason tried some traditional Slovak meals and drinks. We talked a long time, because he had a lot of questions to us. However, he said he will never forget this day. He also wanted to learn about our country more and more. So we have invited him to another place, Prešov. When we talked to him how there is a wonderful environment he could not wait to be there. As soon as we arrived we visited Rákocziho Palace. Then we went through a square where we stopped at the Neptune Fountain. Finally, we enjoyed a Municipal rink where we could skate. In the end Jason thanked us and said he will never forget these days.

10th January 2016 (ANDREJKA)

• Today, I was really excited because my next stop was Banská Štiavnica. Days ago I started to write with Katka. She said that she lives in Banská Štiavnica. I called her and told her about my journey. Katka was really happy to hear that. We agreed to meet in town. I came a little late because I couldn’t find a way to town. But one lady helped me.

• Katka: Hi Jason. It’s nice to meet you.• Jason: Hello. It’s nice to meet you too. • Katka: So. How’s your journey? And where do you want to go next?• Jason: This journey is wonderful. I can tell you, but I am hungry. Is there a restaurant

anywhere? • Katka: Of course. Let’s go for eating.• Katka took me to the nearest restaurant. The food here was good. I talked with Katka so

much that I forgot to write the name of the food in my diary. I told Katka what I know about Banská Štiavnica and she was surprised. Her dad works at the famous mint. She called him if we could come. He agreed, so we pay and leaved. I was speechless. It was really cool. At the end Katka give me one coin as a memory. We took a photo together and I promise her that I tell her everything about my journey.

• Jason: Thank you very much for today.

Katka: You’re welcome. Next time you need to stay longer, okay? And don’t forget to send me photos from your trip. You can also create an online blog.Jason: I will think about it. Well, I must go now. Katka: Be careful on your way. Bye. Excuse me I have a call, my classroom teacher is calling, er…….yes, of course…. Jason she would like to talk with you.Jason is speaking and expressing all his experiences and wish to return back one day.Katka: Jason, so we will leave you, have a nice time and give us some words by email, OK? The best to you, great journey back. Goodbye.Jason: Goodbye, my friends, my Slovak new friends.

11th Jan uary 2016 (TERKA)

In the end of Jasons trip he went to heart of European culture. We took him to Košice but no only here, we were also discovering beauties of nature with Jason.

In the morning when we met:„Hi Jason, are you excited?“ „ Yes, Your country is so beautyful.“„ Yes it is, is not it? I love it here, but you must see it too, so lets go!“At first we were in historical centre of town. The historic core of the town makes the

largest monuments reservation in Slovakia. There we saw St. Elizabeth's Cathedral, St. Michal's Chapel, St. Urban's tower and many other monuments which historical centre of Košice is hiding.

We were walking around the city crisscross, we laughed a lot and we took a lot of photos. Our first day in Košice we completed with a good dinner in a small restaurant on the corner.

„ What do you think about this day Jason? Do you like it?“

„Yes, I really like this place. It is so amazing to see everything this monuments, but in fact I am quite tired.“

„ Me too, I have an idea let's relax and tomorrow we will continue our journey.“

„ Okay, see you tommorow.“   Our second day in Košice was very funny and interesting. We invited our

firend from Košice, he gave his car and we were ready to go. We visited especially caves, Ochtinská aragonitová jaskyňa was our first stop, this cave is only in Europe. Than we went to Jasovská cave, Domica, Gombasecká cave and Dobšinská ice cave.

We have finised this day in Kavečany, there is small zoo. We were crazy with animals, and attraction in this zoo.

Third day was a little sad, because Jason was travelling to his country. We escorted him to the airport, we ate some lunch and than he left us. We are happy that we could meet Jason and we have agreed that nexttime we will come to him.

One day we meet again. Nice journey to Croatia and back to your country, all the best.

Jason´s leaving

We were glad to welcome you in our country and thank you for coming and feeling well here.