It was beautiful in Croatia

For the first time in our club’s history, we organised a summer camp abroad, in Croatia. We invite you to read an account of this event written by one of the participants – Rafał.

On 28 July 2017 at 1:30 p.m., taekwondo practitioners from the KCT and Prime clubs, together with their coaches, gathered in front of Lower Secondary School No. 28 in Krakow. This was the meeting point that marked the beginning of our Croatian adventure. We then set off on a long coach journey to Drvenik.

 

Upon arrival, we checked into the Herceg Hotel, located right by the sea. After settling in, we went on an orientation walk around the nearby area. In the evening, tired from the journey, we quickly fell asleep.

 

Over the following days, we trained hard and rested on the beautiful Croatian coast. On Tuesday, 31 July, we went on a cruise around the wonderful islands scattered across the Adriatic Sea. We visited two of them, and on the way back we ate a delicious lunch on the ship.

 

Four days later, we travelled to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where a guide showed us around the city of Mostar, whose historic old town is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. She told us about the difficult history of this beautiful country. We then stopped at the Kravica waterfalls. It was a very interesting and enjoyable experience, as we were able to swim right next to them. On our way back to Croatia, we stopped for a meal.

 

The following days passed very quickly thanks to the beautiful weather, warm sea and intensive training. On Sunday, an examination for student ranks was held; everyone who took it earned the desired stripes and belts.

 

On 7 August, it was time to return. The journey went smoothly. During the trip, we stopped to sightsee in Split, and the next day we were already back home.

 

The days spent in Croatia were very valuable. We gained new experiences and knowledge and, most importantly, had a wonderful adventure.

Rafał