Spain & France – Student Authored Book 2018

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
At Goldcrest High School, Navi Mumbai, we believe that there is no substitute for
‘Education Through Action’ and that exploring people, places, cultures, economic
opportunities, and technological advancements through travel, complements and
completes the educational experience. This philosophy matches our endeavor to create
responsible and dynamic global leaders and global citizens by bringing the knowledge
of the world to the classroom as well as encouraging students to go out into the world.
These two methods are essential to create empathy, understanding and International
collaboration.
In line with this mission, our students recently journeyed to France and Spain. We
chose this program for its focus on exposing students to the rich culture and history
of two of Europe’s most-sought after destinations, France and Spain. To augment the
broader program, we selected the Young Authors Program, which ensured students’
engagement and experience. This Student Travel Chronicle (Photo book) is an outcome
of this collaborative and exploratory module that our students partook in along with the
students of North Point School, Navi Mumbai and Bal Bharati Public School, Navi Mumbai. It
captures the entire journey in students’ own words and photographs. It even showcases
their learning from the intense, eight day interaction with two of the world’s most
successful democratic nations.
I would also like to recognize the efforts of EdTerra Edventures; a Truly Educational
School Trips company that is well aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular goals
and developmental needs of students. We acknowledge the contribution of their staff,
especially their on-journey educator, the Journey Mentor and Visa Assistance Services.
Their professionalism made the journey effortless, safe and enriching for each one of us.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to the students, who participated and engaged with
the program enthusiastically. I hope that each parent may feel proud of this highly
demonstrable publication that will keep reminding their daughters and sons of their
achievement and capabilities, lifelong.
With best wishes,
Mrs. Jaspal Gill
Principal
Goldcrest High School, Navi Mumbai

LETTER FROM EDTERRA
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A journey to foreign soil is always replete with learning and excitement for any young and
inquisitive mind. When the destinations are as rich as France and Spain, one can only imagine
the myriad ways in which Indian students may absorb and construct learning out of the many
differences and similarities that mark the cultures and people of these great nations vis-à-vis our
own.
For EdTerra, an educational journey is about enabling students to construct knowledge through a
meaningful encounter with a new culture, without diluting their fun and excitement or restricting
their wandering, curious minds. EdTerra achieves this through its Program Development Team
(PDT), which is comprised of both Indian and international experts. The PDT carefully designs
culturally neutral tools that enable students to meaningfully observe, record and articulate their
impressions. These tools are deployed through a process that encourages teamwork, meaningful
discussions, recording observations through digital media and finally synthesizing all this into a
media product that showcases the ideas and learning of the students.
This publication, France & Spain, is one such media product that captures the eight day journey
of learning of the gifted students of Goldcrest High School, Navi Mumbai, along with the students
of North Point School, Navi Mumbai, and Bal Bharati Public School, Navi Mumbai to Paris, Madrid,
Zaragoza and Barcelona, in images and words. This beautiful book serves as a window into two of
the most beautiful countries of Europe – France and Spain, for those students, peers and parents
who could not be a part of the journey. It showcases the intellectual and creative capacities of the
students, credit for which is rightfully due to their parents and school.
EdTerra Edventures would like to thank Goldcrest High School, Navi Mumbai, for their efforts and
support which made this journey of discovery possible, with a special mention to the Principal,
Mrs. Jaspal Gill, for guiding us throughout the process of finalizing our journey plans and
undertaking the journey as well. Her energy made our jobs easy, and more importantly, made for a
more memorable journey for the students. We encourage you to read on and re-live the learning
and adventures of these students through the words and photographs that follow.
Sincerely,
Christine Massey
Senior Manager, Program Development Team

CONTENTS
Our Journey
Paris
Paris - A Tourist Delight
Madrid
Barcelona
EdTerra Moments
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About the Authors
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OUR JOURNEY (Goldcrest High School)
Written and Photographed by: Aditi, Alifiya, Hiresh V. Prerna S.
Our trip started in Paris and it has rightly been
named the‘City of Light’.It is truly brilliant.It has
rightfully reserved its place as the most visited
city on Earth. The Louvre Museum, one of the
most famous and largest museums in the world,
houses the world-famous painting, the Mona
Lisa. The Eiffel Tower, which was the tallest man-
made structure in the world when built in 1889, is
considered the beacon of Paris. The city of Paris
includes world class museums and buildings
showcasing both the city’s past and present,
including the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the
Arc de Triomphe. We enjoyed sitting next to the
window of our big coach and observing this
beautiful city.
After all the sightseeing in Paris,we flew to Spain
and enjoyed exploring Madrid. While there, we
got to know a lot about the country’s history,
culture and traditions. The main structures in
Madrid that we visited included the Santiago
Bernabeu Stadium and the Royal Palace. The
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium exposed us to the
history of football, possibly the most popular
sport in the world. We learnt how ‘Real Madrid’
originated and slowly developed into the best
football club in the world.We visited theVIP area,
the presidential box and the players changing
room at the stadium.The Royal Palace showcased
the royal history of Madrid, we learnt about the
royal family of Spain and we visited only a handful
of the more than 2000 rooms in the palace.
Then we headed towards Plaza Mayor or what
is known as the grand central square of Madrid.
Here we had some free time to shop and
reminisce about the amazing memories we were
creating with every place we visited.
With a bus ride awaiting us, all of us moved from
Madrid to Barcelona. On our way to Gaudi’s
city, we made a pit stop at Zaragoza to visit the
beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Then,
we headed straight towards Barcelona!
We began our tour of Barcelona by visiting the
amazing Montjuïc Castle which used to serve as
a prison. Next, we proceeded towards the awe-
inspiring structures created by Antoni Gaudi.We
visited the Park Guell followed by the La Sagrada
Familia which has been under construction since
1882. We were given information about the city
by our tour guide,Ms.Mariona.For the last event
of the day, we were lucky enough to experience
a Flamenco dance.
On our last day in Barcelona, we were taken to
visit Camp Nou, the home turf for Barcelona
FC! After clicking pictures of the much beloved
football turf, our next destination was the Nova
Icaria beach.All of us enjoyed splashing our feet
in chilly water and running around the beach
barefoot. Then, we headed towards a shopping
center where we spent the rest of our time before
leaving to board our flight home. We boarded
the plane with new friends and memories that
will last for a lifetime.
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Welcome to Europe!
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The brightest smiles go to show how much we are loving this journey of exploration!
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Europe turned out to be everything we had imagined, and much more
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We loved the architecture of the Basilica of Our Lady
of Pillar
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Our visit to the Eiffel Tower made this trip truly
memorable for us!
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OUR JOURNEY
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Happiness is being in Spain with your friends!
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Chilling in the midst of Gaudi architecture, at Park Guell

PARIS (Bal Bharati Public School)
Written and Photographed by: Abhishek, Ananya, Ayush, Mohit, Sanjana Vanshika
Paris is popularly called the ‘City of light’ and
is celebrated for an air of romance and fashion.
However, the well-lit boulevards and dazzling
bridges are not the real reason it is called the
‘City of Light’. Paris used to be called the ‘La
Ville-Lumière’, because it was the birthplace of
the Age of Enlightenment and was renowned as
a centre of education and ideas throughout the
whole of Europe. The city inspired poets and
philosophers, engineers and scientists galore.
There are a variety of reasons why Paris is so very
visit worthy.We got to know how Paris transitioned
from being a monarchy to a democratic society in
1789.Visiting the Eiffel Tower was one of the best
experiences of our trip and going there was like
a dream come true. The Tower is one of the most
visited paid monuments in France.
Seine River cruise was one of the highlights of
our trip along with the Notre-Dame Cathedral
which is in the heart of the city.
We got an opportunity to visit the world’s largest
museum, the Louvre. It is the central landmark
of the city. The Mona Lisa is showcased here,
protected by bullet proof glass and with its very
own bodyguard. We also visited the Place de la
Concorde, one of the major public squares in
Paris,theArcdeTriomphestandingatthewestern
end of the Champs-Elysees and Disneyland.
Disneyland in Paris was a perfect mix of fun,
laughter and joyfulness. We enjoyed all the
rides and were so happy to see popular Disney
characters everywhere in the park. We were
grinning from ear-to-ear when we got a chance
to talk to and shake hands with some of them.The
story-telling rides,eating a meal at the restaurant
there were such wonderful experiences.
Clicking group pictures in front of the Disney
Castle is a memory we will cherish forever.
Our team literally enjoyed delving into the
history of Paris which has so many layers and
stories. We have learnt a few travel tips on this
trip and would like to sound a word of caution for
tourists travelling to Paris. Please be alert and
beware of pickpockets by taking care of your
belongings at all times. Paris is very different
from India. The food, the culture, the language,
everything was so interesting, and we felt like
there was so much to learn about. Students
would especially enjoy Paris because of the
magnificent views, the trendy fashion and the
yummy local food.
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Hanging out in the City of Light, Paris
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The Lourve Museum was once a grand palace
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Paris is filled with performers...here are our very own!
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Making memories in Paris
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The Eiffel Tower stands tall behind us
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Feeling blessed at the Basilica of Sacre Coeur
Art and history fill every nook and corner of Paris
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PARIS - A TOURIST DELIGHT
(Gold Crest High School)
Written and Photographed by: Arista, Jiya, Sanya Tavjot
On the morning of May 8, our Emirates flight
landed in Paris and we were overjoyed. Even
though we were tired, when the tour operator
announced after lunch, that we were heading for
the Eiffel Tower, our tiredness wore off.
Paris is called the ‘City of Light’ and when we
were up on the second level of the Eiffel Tower
we could see the entire city of Paris all lit up.
We were amazed as we took in the breathtaking
views from that height.
NextwastheSeineRivercruisewherethescenery
was splendid and beautiful.We enjoyed the view
of Paris’s skyline and the narration along the way
which told us so much more about the buildings
and bridges we were seeing.
Over the next days, we visited the Arc de
Triomphe which is a gigantic monument at one
end of the most popular and expensive avenues
in Paris, the Champs-Elysees. The Champs-
Elysees Avenue in Paris tops the list of the most
beautiful avenues in the world and one of the most
exclusive shopping destinations. Even today,
it boasts of luxury flagship brands like Louis
Vuitton and Cartier among several others. From
there,we could see a beautiful,huge Ferris wheel
on the Place de la Concorde. Then we stopped
for a picture at the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Our next destination was the legendary Louvre
Museum where we saw the iconic portrait of
Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci. Mona
Lisa’s enigmatic smile has enthralled several
generations across the world. And it is just one
of the many exquisite paintings on display at the
Louvre.The Louvre is the world’s largest museum
and has an impressive art collection. Due to this,
it is impossible to see the entirety of the Louvre
in just one visit.
We spent the last day in Paris in Disneyland
and we were so excited to be there that it felt
like we were all five years old again.‘Bienvenue
Disneyland’, were the first words we heard
in Disneyland, which literally translates to
‘Welcome to Disneyland’. Once we entered
through the gates of this much-awaited magical
world, we knew that it was going to be amazing.
Seeing our favorite Disney characters right
before us, clicking selfies with them and the
amazing rides made our day perfect. Roller
coasters like ‘Space Mountain’ were especially
mind-blowing. Disneyland was the highlight of
our journey and the visit was thoroughly enjoyed
by all of us.
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Disney enthusiasts embark on a day of fun
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The Sacre Coeur Basilica is perched high above the city of Paris, and offers great views
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Bird’s eye veiw from the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower
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Every moment is joyful, when spent with friends
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Soaking in the views of Paris from one of the world’s
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Feeling triumphant at the Ard de Triomphe
The glittering Eiffel Tower
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MADRID (Bal Bharati Public School)
Written and Photographed by: Aaditya, Arnav, Amaan, Chaitanya, Ekta, Vaidei Yatharth
Madrid can be described in so many ways. It is
the capital of Spain. It is the third largest city of
the European continent.It is located on the banks
of the river Manzanares. It has a population of
3.2 million people. However, none of them could
adequately describe the magic of Madrid. It
occupies a special place in the hearts of millions
of people who visit it every year. One surprising
thing about Madrid is that it lies at the highest
altitude of any capital in Europe,at 2,188 ft! There
is this and so much more to discover on a visit to
Madrid.
El Oso El Madrono is the statue of a bear eating
from a strawberry tree and is located in Madrid’s
Puerta Del Sol. It is the symbol of Madrid and
there are many theories as to why it is so.
The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, located in
Madrid is the home ground of one of the world’s
most successful football clubs,the Real Madrid.It
was built between the years 1944-1947. Over the
years, the Real Madrid club has won 24 trophies
and 12 European Cup titles.
The Palacio Real, commonly known as the Royal
Palace is the largest royal palace in Western
Europe. It was the official residence of the
Spanish royal family but is nowadays used only
for state ceremonies.The royal family now lives in
the outskirts of Madrid in Palacio de la Zarzuela.
Out of 3418 rooms in the palace, 24 of the most
important rooms are open to the public.
There is a Throne room in the palace which is
the official residence of the crown and it is here
that the throne of a senior figure is set up. It is
the largest and most magnificent room in the
Palace due to the superb mirrors and the rich
furnishings with which it is decorated. Tiepolo
had a great deal of imagination and painted the
ceiling frescoes with both warmth and ease. It is
used for ceremonial purposes only. The throne
is studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and
other precious stones.
The official Dining room is a massive room which
can hold a large number of people.It is also often
used to host dances. On such occasions, half
of the room is set up for dancing and the other
half is for dining. In addition to the wonderful
paintings on display across the palace, the
frescoes and sculptures in the palace are also
notable,created as they are by celebrated artists
like Robert Michel, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo,
Anton Raphael Mengs and many more.
We had a wonderful time in the capital city,
Madrid, and we would love to come back to
explore one of Europe’s most popular cities.
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Oh golly! The Royal Palace was amazing
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Exploring the city of Madrid with friends
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Football fans make the most of their visit to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
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In the Mecca of football - the Santiago Bernabeu
Stadium
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The Basilcia of Our Lady of Pilar in Zaragoza, en-r
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Visiting the Real Madrid home stadium
was a dream come true
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For all the Real Madrid fans out there - this one is for you!
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BARCELONA (North Point School)
Written and Photographed by: Adil, Armaan, Carol, Mahek Rahul
Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in the
world. It is Spain’s second largest metropolis and
one of its major travel destinations.This capital of
Catalonia is also known as ‘Gaudi’s city. It is cool,
cosmopolitan and delightful.
We went to see the Montjuïc Castle which served
as a prison and is on a hill from where we could
see the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. The cable
car ride to Montjuic Hill gave us stunning views
of the city of Barcelona too.
We also stopped at the Barrio Gothico. It is
located at the center of the city of Barcelona
and has beautiful buildings that date back to the
Roman era.We even spent time at Poble Espanyol,
a traditional Spanish village which includes over
100 buildings, an open-air museum and art and
crafts shopping.
Even the photo stop at Parque Guell was really
very beautiful. It is also a site built by Antoni
Gaudi. People come from different places to
visit this place. It is a beautiful landscaped park
decorated with playful modernist mosaics.
A highlight of our visit to Barcelona was the heart-
stopping Flamenco dance performance that we
watched at the end of the day!
Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia was simply
spectacular. Our guide told us that this church
was designed by the creative genius Antoni
Gaudi. This church was commissioned in 1882
and is still under construction.It has taken so long
to complete due to challenges over the intense
complexity of the design, the money needed
to fund it and a building interruption from the
Spanish Civil War. It is said that it would be
completed in 2026, the hundredth anniversary
of Gaudi’s death.
Another curious thing about Barcelona was that
there were so many miniature dogs there! This
was mainly due to the lack of green spaces for
dogs in general,small apartments,and a densely
populated urban environment.
La Rambla is probably the most famous street
in Barcelona, but in reality, it consists of five
boulevards, or ramblas, joined to make one
long promenade. La Rambla is the major center
of activities in the city and is the most famous
promenade of Barcelona, and probably in all
Spain.
We even saw a supposedly magical fountain at
the top of La Rambla. It is said that if you drink
water from that fountain, you will fall in love with
Barcelona and will surely come again. Visiting
Barcelona again would be a real treat. There are
so many beautiful places to see and experience.
Am sure everyone who comes here must be
drinking from the fountain in the hope that they
can some day come back to this marvelous city!
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At the Olympic Port in Barcelona
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Indulging in breathtaking views of Barcelona
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Park Guell, one of Antoni Gaudi’s popular works, is a delight to explore!
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Proud travelers show off their certificates in
Barcelona
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The views of Barcelona from Montjuic
Hill left us in awe
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The Basilica of La Sagrada Familia has been under
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Friends made this trip even more memorable
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OUR JOURNEY
(Goldcrest High School)
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Aditi Jagtap
I am Aditi Jagtap, a student of Goldcrest High School, Vashi. My hobbies include reading
books and learning about the history of important places. During our trip to France, the
places which fascinated me the most were the iconic Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame
Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and of course, Disneyland! One important learning from this
trip was that we should have an open mindset and embrace new cultures and practices.
Memories that will always make this journey special are of spending quality time with
friends and learning new concepts every day.
Alifiya Patel
Hi! I am Alifiya Patel, a 16 year old student at Goldcrest High School, Vashi. My
hobbies include reading books, listening to music and playing football. I am a good
listener and prefer to speak less. I love to learn about the architecture of various
places. This was one of the main reasons I decided to go on this trip. France has a
rich history and architecture which somehow incorporates the interests of people
of all careers, like artists, writers and more. On this trip, we learnt a lot about
French tradition and culture and I would love to visit France again. This trip gave
me lots of wonderful memories I can always look back on.
Hiresh V.
Nandodkar
Hey! I am Hiresh V. Nandodkar from Goldcrest High School, Vashi. This was my
first foreign trip and by the end of the trip, I was truly proud of how caring and
responsible I could be on my own. I was my school’s Juniors Cricket Captain for
two years. I specialize in bowling. When I grow up, I want to be involved in research
and development. EdTerra Edventures made the entire trip really easy for us. They
took us to shopping malls, great monuments and the food was good too.
Prerna S. Das
My name is Prerna Sandip Das and I am a 14 year old student living in Navi
Mumbai. I am a student of Goldcrest High School, Vashi. I love the outdoors and
enjoy being in nature. Playing cricket and football fascinates me a lot. I am a good
public speaker and a good listener too. I am quite fond of Mathematics and would
like to become a Mathematics teacher when I grow up. Computers and games
interest me a great deal. In fact, almost any kind of technology interests me.

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Abhishek Kuniyil
My name is Abhishek Kuniyil and I study in Bal Bharati Public School. I loved the
places we visited on this school trip mainly because of the cool climate, the lush
greenery, the cleanliness and order everywhere. The tourist sites across France
and Spain were fantastic. We also saw the Eiffel Tower, the tallest man-made
structure in the world. On this trip, we learnt several things and this trip was
inspiring in so many other ways too. I would like to thank EdTerra Edventures for
giving me such a great opportunity.
Ananya Tyagi
Bonjour! I am Ananya Tyagi, a student of Class 11 at Bal Bharati Public School. Our
journey to Europe was truly interesting and one of a kind. We enjoyed and learnt
at the same time which could not have been possible without EdTerra Edventures.
We visited the Eiffel Tower, cathedrals, the Real Madrid Stadium, Disneyland and
many more interesting places. I really enjoyed Louvre Museum and got to see the
one and only, ‘Mona Lisa’. One of the things that I learned on this trip was that the
French are really friendly and hospitable. Overall, the trip was a blast!
Ayush Balhera
Hey! I am Ayush Balhera and I study in Class 10 at Bal Bharati Public School. I like
playing football. Paris is one of the most visited places in the world. So, I always
wanted to visit Paris. EdTerra Edventures made my wish come true. For me, the
Eiffel Tower was the definition of beauty. We enjoyed Disneyland too but had to
wait two hours for food! I interacted with students from other schools and shall
always remember this trip. People in Europe are friendly and I hope to get this
kind of experience soon. Hats off to the team to to the students!
PARIS
(Bal Bharati Public School)
Hi! I am Mohit Ghogale, a student of Class 9 at Bal Bharati Public School. I went
on a trip with EdTerra Edventures to France and Spain and it was truly amazing.
France is one of my favorite countries so going on the trip was an obvious choice. I
enjoyed Paris and did some shopping too. On reaching Madrid, I felt like Spain was
even better than France! Our hotel in Madrid was awesome, as was the food. The
sightseeing buses were awesome too because I never felt uncomfortable or sick
while travelling. I enjoyed the trip a lot and would recommend it to any student.
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Sanjana Singh
Hey! I am Sanjana Singh, a student of Class 9 at Bal Bharati Public School. I love
reading and travelling. Our trip to Europe was a different experience for me as I
was travelling abroad for the first time. I learnt many things and I also loved all
the places we visited. My favorite place was Paris because it had the Eiffel Tower
which topped my bucket list. Paris also had another destination that was on my
bucket list, Disneyland! I enjoyed everything and EdTerra Edventures was always
supportive. I want to thank EdTerra Edventures for making my trip so memorable.
Vanshika Balad
Bonjour! I am Vanshika Balad, a 14 year old girl from Mumbai who studies at Bal
Bharati Public School. Our journey in Paris was amazing. Paris was one of the
most amazing places I have ever visited. The Eiffel Tower was exquisite. We also
enjoyed Disneyland. This trip was full of adventure, happiness and fun. I interacted
with several students from other schools and it was really great to be with them.
I will cherish this trip forever. I learned some basic French words on my trip there.
EdTerra Edventures truly made our trip worthwhile. Hats off to the team!

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Arista Ranka
Hello everyone! My name is Arista Ranka. I am 13 year old and a student of
Goldcrest High School, Vashi. I like being awesome and cool, playing video games
and watching tv all the time. I would like to be half mature and half crazy. I want
to do all the things that makes me, ‘me’! I appreciate my mom and dad’s efforts in
making this trip possible for me. My ambition is to be a scientist or a businessman,
or both. I believe that “no dream is too big, and no dream is too small”. Perhaps
that’s why I also want to learn all about space and its infinite mysteries.
Jiya Thakker
Hi! I am Jiya Thakker from Class 8 of Goldcrest High School, Vashi. My hobbies are
dancing, singing, swimming and many more. I like to go on picnics, school trips
and excursions. The Paris trip was superb, and it was such a different experience. I
learned many things such as money management by only shopping for the things
we need. One of the reasons I went on this trip was because I saw pictures of all
the beautiful things that could be bought, and it was a huge temptation. I had
a fabulous experience at the Eiffel Tower. I would like to thank our school and
EdTerra Edventures for arranging such a beautiful trip.
Sanya Karnik
Hi! I have recently given my board exams and my name is Sanya Akash Karnik. It
has always been my dream to visit Paris with my friends. before leaving school.
Going to Disneyland, Paris, visiting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Arc
de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame Cathedral was an amazing experience. The Seine
River cruise was a beautiful experience. On the cruise, we experienced Paris’s
scenic beauty that left us all awestruck. We learnt a lot about the cultural and
historical background of the city. On the whole, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot
in Paris.
(GoldCrest High School)
Hello everyone! My name is Tavjot Singh. I am a Class 8 student from Goldcrest
High School, Vashi. I am from Navi Mumbai. My hobbies include playing the drums,
riding, travelling and discovering new things. This was my first trip abroad and I
was so excited that it was a trip to Europe! We visited the hot spots in the heart of
Paris like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde,
the Latin Quarter and Disneyland. We also went on a river cruise down the Seine.
EdTerra did not just take us to all these places but they also made us learn about
French culture.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Aaditya Panwar
Hello everyone! I am Aaditya Panwar, a student of Bal Bharati Public School,
Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. I love to cook food and enjoy painting too. In Paris, while
at the Louvre museum, we saw several fabulous paintings and I was overwhelmed
by how grand everything was. Then, while in Spain, I was also very excited to
visit places like the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home to football legends like
Cristiano Ronaldo. I think Ronaldo is one of the greatest football players the world
has ever known. All these places made my trip especially memorable.
Arnav Bhatnagar
Hi! I am Arnav Bhatnagar and I study in Class 7 at Bal Bharati Public School.
Now let me tell you something about myself. I am a good public speaker and a
good listener, too. My favorite subjects are Mathematics and English. Technology
interests me and I always play games on my phone or on my computer when I
have free time. I like playing basketball and reading books. Four months ago,
when EdTerra announced a trip to Spain and France, I was super excited to go. We
travelled by Emirates to reach Paris and we really enjoyed ourselves there.
Chaitanya
Prashant
I study in Class 10 at Bal Bharati Public School in Kharghar and my name is
Chaitanya P. Shewade. I love to cook and sometimes cook meals for my family and
friends. I enjoy making YouTube videos too and my channel name is Chaitanya
Creates. Football is the sport I am most interested in. Going with your friends on
a trip just takes it to a whole other level. The place I liked the most was Madrid.
My experience was great. I enjoyed these nine days and made several new friends.
Thank you EdTerra for the most memorable days of my life.
Ekta Tyagi
Holla! My name is Ekta Tyagi and I study in Class 8 at Bal Bharati Public School. I
love nature and I really love to take photographs of nature. I am not fond of sports
but I can play basketball. I also like to create artworks. I was really excited about our
school trip because we were going to Paris, Madrid and Barcelona and I couldn’t
wait to see the sights. The football stadium in Madrid, Disneyland in Paris…I loved
everything. I loved the cool weather, the beautiful sights, the shopping and the
chocolates. It was just awesome.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Amaan Mukadam
My name is Mohd. Amaan Mukadam and I am a student of Class 9 at Bal Bharati
Public School. I have developed a keen interest in photography and it is now, one of
my favorite hobbies. I enjoy listening to music and writing on WordPad. I am most
excited about the visit to Spain because I am a huge Dan Brown fan and several of
his books are based in areas across Spain. The Santiago Bernabeu stadium is also
the most famous stadium in the world. In Spain, Madrid is the richest country and
Paris is the most visited. This was the most amazing trip of my life.
Vaidei Chavan
Holla amigos! I am Vaidei Chavan from Bal Bharati Public School, Navi Mumbai. I
love to travel and explore new places. I enjoy reading books in my free time. This
journey has been an amazing experience. Spending so many days with my amazing
friends and exploring Paris, Madrid and Barcelona was a dream come true. Like
any other student, I did some research before going on this trip. I watched a lot of
vlogs on YouTube which made me even more enthusiastic. The streets, churches,
I looked forward to it all and when I saw it for real it looked even better.
Yatharth Wazir
Greetings, I am Yatharth, a 15 year old trying to make animations. I live in
Maharashtra and study in Bal Bharati Public School. On the trip, the delicacies
were exquisite, the hotels were amazing and the places we visited were enjoyable.
The Louvre Museum was filled with beautiful paintings and artifacts. I was
surprised by the size of Disneyland, it was huge and so full of unique rides. The
Real Madrid stadium was awesome and had all its official merchandise on sale.
By the end of this trip, I had never been happier with my empty wallet. It was truly
unforgettable.

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BARCELONA
(North Point School)
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Adil Saria
Hello guys! It’s me Adil. I am 14 year old. I stay in Navi Mumbai and study in
North Point School. My favorite subjects are History and Geography. I am a good
public speaker and I love to play outdoor games. Computer and video games also
interest me a great deal. On any trip to a new location, I like to visit and learn all
about the monuments and buildings, in particular. EdTerra Edventures planned
an awesome educational trip to France and Spain for us. I especially loved the visit
to the Louvre Museum because that is where I saw the most fascinating painting,
the Mona Lisa.
Armaan Sheikh
Hi! I am Armaan Sheikh, a student of Class 10 at North Point School, Navi Mumbai.
I like to travel. I was looking forward to a foreign trip to Europe for the longest
time. At first, we weren’t allowed to go, owing to our board exams, but then our
Principal agreed to send us. However, some of us got together and requested
our Principal who gave us permission to go on the trip. My friends and I were so
excited. We went to Paris and saw the world’s highest man-made structure, the
Eiffel Tower. We travelled across Paris and it was an awesome experience. Then
we travelled to Madrid and visited the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu stadium. It was
a superb trip.
Carol Ahmed
Holla! I am Carol Sarah Ahmed and I am in Class 7 at North Point School. I play
badminton and I also like to dance and listen to music. My birthday is on March
1. We went on a school trip to Barcelona, Madrid and Paris. I enjoyed Paris a lot
and especially loved Disneyland. The historical monuments we saw on this trip
were spectacular and so very interesting. Each of the monuments and sites were
beautiful in their own way. Every place that we went to, the streets were very neat.
The beauty of the streets and the cleanliness inspired me too.
Mahek
Hello everyone! My name is Mahek. I am in Class 9 at North Point School. On our
school trip to Europe, there would be a nice wakeup call in the morning. The first
thing we did on reaching there was calling our relatives and telling them we had
arrived safely. We went to level two of the huge Eiffel Tower. We went to various
places for shopping and then left for Madrid. In Madrid, we saw a magical church
which was full of mystery. Legend has it that whatever you wish for at the church
will come true. I wished that everyone gets everything in life.

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Rahul G. Khabale
Hi! I am Rahul Khabale, a student of Class 10 in North Point School. I like to play
football. I would like to tour the world and was eagerly looking forward to going
on a foreign trip from school. When we finally received a notice about a trip to
Europe, me and my friends were super excited. It was an incredible journey to
spectacular places. All my friends know that I play football very well and as a
footballer, I always dreamt of visiting Barcelona. My dream came true on this trip.
Several of my other friends were so envious of me because I got to go to Barcelona!

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TEACHERS
(North Point School)
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Julie Jose
I am Julie Jose. I teach Social Sciences and was the tour-in-charge for Bal Bharati
Public School, Navi Mumbai. Travelling and exploring new places, whether for its
historical impact or architectural masterpieces has always been my passion. This
trip to France and Spain was something I had always dreamt of. It was nice to see
all the children so engrossed in different activities, be it sightseeing, the Young
Authors Program or shopping! I would like to thank my Principal for giving me
this opportunity to explore Paris, Madrid and Barcelona with my students. Thank
you to the EdTerra team for planning and executing a trip which is now a part of
our memories.
Onkar Kanade
I am Onkar Kanade, the art teacher of Bal Bharati Public School, Navi Mumbai. I
am an ace photographer and a mountaineer who has travelled far and wide across
India. This trip was special for me as it gave me the opportunity to compare the
cultures, art and architecture of France and Spain. The visit to the Louvre was the
high point and I would like to come here again to see everything in detail. I would
like to thank our Principal for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I also extend
my gratitude to the EdTerra team for organizing such a memorable e trip.
Kasturi
Chattopadhyay
I am an avid geographer and my love for the world has taken me to several places.
However, the trip organized by EdTerra was a real eye opener and we were able
to see things from a completely different perspective. In both Paris and Spain, we
saw and enjoyed the local food and ambience, the children handled themselves
very well and adjusted extremely gracefully to the different cuisine on offer.
We carried back various tales from this trip, some are captured in our mobile
phones and cameras and others are etched in our memory for ever. This is Kasturi
Chattopadhyay from North Point School signing off with lots of good wishes for
all of us.

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