First thoughts and impressions from our project's delegates

This group post has been put together under the influence of some Tuica (a Romanian liquor) and a dizzy head, caused by Romanian dances and pure fat (Supposedly a Romanian specialty). For me as a blog editor, itʼs actually harder to manage a group blog than I thought, particularly after 13 hours of this conference day. I hope the result is worth re-reading next week, when our delegates are back home again.

Catalin from Romania:

Today was the day, the big day, the great day. The day we felt that we are not so different and we can pass the language barriers. The Romanians had such a great time with the others because they knew how to get along, they were eager to find out information and stuff. We launched into a great adventure, an expedition in the Romanian realm, a realm of crazies and beverages and holy water... Oh the holy water, I mean that was the sparkle, I saw the sparkle in their eyes actually, it was the thing that launched them in our realm. If itʼs too much too handle, if I m too poetic and too idealist, blame Romania, it is her who made me who I am today.

Etien from Bulgaria:

Quite exciting day. I learnt much about different cultures. Guisseppe has a birthday the day before and ... unfortunately, we are in the same room. Soo... we Bulgarians woke up very early in the morning (about 05:00), when they came back : and fortunately, after 2 hours of strange noises ( I was very sleepy) it was time for breakfast. My key learning point: Italians are like ... party animals.)

OOO, I almost forgot. I met some Estonians for the very first time! They learnt how to say "whatʼs up in Bulgarian" and that means kild. But what I understood is that they are really modern (breaking stereotypes) and they are second in drinking (of course, just WATER, what else can it be ;) )in the whole Europe. Yeah, this project seems to be very ... interesting.

Reeli from Estonia:

Today has crashed all my expectations. I wasnʼt thinking that I will have so much fun on my first day, my reddened cheeks are a telling me that. Most important of all, I have met new people who all are very open-minded.

Also, during the workshops I understand that this week won't be boring, for example sitting and discussing only. It will be awesome – I am sure. We will also finally see Hannover city and meet the mayor. Not only the hostelʼs rabbits – which I have seen jumping outside when we dined.

Today I flew for the first time with a plane. I was a bit scared, but it reminded me of a rollercoaster ride.