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Tarragona is a city located in the south of Catalonia and east of Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea.Tarragona tourist attractions include the Museum of Archaeology and the Roman ruins of Tarraco, which has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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15 out of 20 English teachers who participated in 2Ways Aotearoa English and Culture Programme in July 2008, and 6 in 2007, along with their family members, 24 in total, reunite 2Ways staff - Amelia and Ellen in Tarragona, Spain on 17th January 2009. It is a great opportunity to keep Kiwiana (spirit of New Zealanders) alive.
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Passeig Arqueologic - Archaeological Walk, this 0.8km boardwalk along the antique fortifications. It was constructed by the Romans on top of colossal boulders. The walls have been much tainted over the years, especially during the medieval times and in the 1600s. There are scenic views from many points along the way.
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Carrer de les Merceries - Tarragona city tour before the big Catalan lunch (2pm - 5pm)
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Capitoline Wolf without Romulus and Remo (unfortunately the two little sculptures were stolen on Christmas Eve 2008). It's said that the two Roman brothers who founded Rome were bred by this wolf. All the Roman empire cities have this symbol.
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What's UP?
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Tarragona Cathedral, at the uppermost point of Tarragona lies this 12th century cathedral, which structural design signify the evolution from Romanesque to Gothic architecture. It has a massive, vaulted entrance hall, impressive stained-glass windows, a Romanesque walkway, and an open choir. In the foremost apse, view the altarpiece of St. Thecla , patron of Tarragona , carved by Pere Joan in 1430.
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Eva (left) and Maria Angels (right) - participating teachers in 2008 recall their unforgettable life experience in New Zealand.
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The organisers of Catalan-Kiwi party: Ricard and Eva are waiting for the group in the world's "longest" Rambla where it goes from the Atlantic (the name of a bank building at the end of the street) to the Mediterranean Sea (Balcony of the Mediterranean) at the other end.
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Each corner of the Tarragona City has its own character and unique feature.
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How alive is the Catalan culture! The Giant is made by these two kids(one is inside the Giant) who live in the Tarragona City Council Square. Margot (left) and Maria Angels (right) witness the live culture.
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Catalan teachers and their family members (who are not in the photo because they're in front of us with 1 or 2 cameras in their hands) have a feast for their pleasant memory of New Zealand, English language, fellowship and good tastes as well.
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"Can you imagine how far (or how close) it is between Catalonia, Spain and Christchurch, New Zealand?" Angel (middle) smiles. We meet again within 6 months in both Christchurch and Tarragona. It's not about the physical distance, it's about being part of Kiwiana and 2Ways world.
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Consol (left), Montse (middle) and Agustin (right) - participating teachers in 2008
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Elisa (middle, a participating teacher in 2008) expands contact with Fede and Lluisa (both participating teachers in 2007).
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Lluisa (right) picked the fresh lemons from her garden and shares with other teachers such as Maria Jose De Haro (left) who attend the Catalan Kiwi Party.
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Alicia (left) and Montse (right) are busy taking pictures during the party.
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'Cheers! Salut!'
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Starter: "Popets amb romesco" (baby octopus with Catalan sauce)
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Margot (left), Consol (middle) and Paco (right) - participating teachers in 2008
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Another starter: "Musclos de roca" (mussels from rocks) cooked with a white wine from Tarragona region.
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Montse (left) and Fede (right) - participating teachers in 2007
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The third starter: "Gambes de la costa" (shrimps from the Tarragona seashore)
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Enric (left) and Merce (right) are surprised with a gift produced and delivered by Eva (middle). It contains a music CD and a photo CD from their personal experiences in New Zealand as a group during 2Ways Programme.
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Main course: 2ways rice - black and white rice with Mediteranean seafood and vegetable
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Dolors (left) and Agustin (right) - participating teachers in 2008
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A courtesy advertisement for the restaurant Barquet ('little boat' in Catalan language) where we enjoy the meal together.
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All Blacks - Melin (a participating teacher in 2007) and Enric (a participating teacher in 2008)
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Conxa (left) and Montse (right) read 2Ways gift for each teacher - a calendar of year 2009. Ready to learn English on Holiday in New Zealand via 2WAYS as many teachers anticipate this valuable experience again?
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'With what you have, with what we offer, our basket will be full.' Clemen (Fede's wife, an artist) builds up a Maori Marae without trouble thanks to her Kiwiana experience with 2Ways in New Zealand in 2007.
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¡qué bonito (reportaje)! ¡qué fotos tan entrañables! Mucha calidad y calidez humana. Ellen, Amelia: seguid así y compartirlo con nosotros/as otra vez. Margot
Margot Vigil · 2009-01-26: 06:00
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¡qué bonito (reportaje)! ¡qué fotos tan entrañables! Mucha calidad y calidez humana. Ellen, Amelia: seguid así y compartirlo con nosotros/as otra vez. Margot
Margot Vigil · 2009-01-26: 06:14
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Nice and sweet to see the pics of our meeting. Paco
paco · 2009-01-26: 08:49
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Moltes gràcies Ellen i Amelia per aquest reportatge tant ben aconseguit.Una abraçada, Conxa
Conxa · 2009-01-26: 13:57
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Molt guai encara que no vaig poder venir! Així he pogut veure alguns dels companys/es del 2007. I vosaltres Amèlia no vau dir res oi? Vau estar a Manresa? Bé, fins l'any que ve, doncs.
Assumpta · 2009-01-26: 17:21
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Great!!! Quaint pictures. It was a pleasure to meet more roman descendents and to look at roman heritage. Nowadays, it is nice to be so far and so close when decided . Missing the rest of participants. Friends for ever. From Clemen and Fede
Fede · 2009-01-28: 11:26
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Kiwiana feeling. Giving and sharing. This is an unforgetable present. Nice to meet people from 2008 grant and a really pleasure to be with my colleagues from 2007 grant. And of course: THANKS Amelia and Ellen for their effort being with us. For sure, an AWASOME day. A kiss 4 everybody. Melín
????? · 2009-01-29: 14:22
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We look great, don't we? Thank you Ellen for your pics, they're wonderful. It was a really nice time with all of you and I'm already waiting for the next time. Thanks "Ricardus Tarraco" for organizing things. A bibg big hug
Enric · 2009-01-31: 03:42
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