For the first field trip of the school year, the Sophomores visited the small town of Kvakhvreli and its most famous landmark, the cave town of Uplistsikhe. During the bus ride to the destination, most kids were sleepy and had no motivation to be energetic. Still, as the hour and 30 minutes passed, the students started to wake up and have more fun by listening to music through speakers and arguing over which tracks to play. In Gori, the class stopped for a quick run to the supermarket, which turned into a whole shopping spree, “robbing” the store of snacks and drinks, as well as a local bakery of its delicious, fresh-baked bread!
Finally the buses finally reached their destination. As soon as the students took one step outside, they realized it was much colder and windier than anticipated, so they all ran back to the buses to get their coats and warm hats. Meanwhile, the teachers who came on the trip were able to find a guide to help them through the Uplistsikhe caves and tell the history behind everything. This, unfortunately, turned out to be money poorly spent as the students were not so interested in listening to the guide’s remarks. This is understandable as the caves themselves were the most fun and interesting part of the tour for the sophomores, as they parkoured all around the hills and climbed the high stones and caves. It is difficult to stand still and listen patiently when there is so much to explore. At the top of the hill, the wind was extreme, so much so that the students had to hang onto each other in order not to be blown off the cliffs. It was a big safety hazard, but the students had each other's backs and helped each other get down and climb from the cliffs and tough paths.
The religious center of the country, the church of Uplistsikhe, was also one of the places the students visited; they lit candles and observed the old ruins of the church walls. The area of the cave town was so large that the students were scattered all over, exploring different places, and not even a single normal class picture was able to be taken!
After the long exploration, the teachers and students went back to their buses and took out snacks and food to eat, rest, and play in a field nearby. There, the sophomores played many games, including frisbee and, most importantly, Georgian dodge ball, also known as “წრეში ბურთი” (Wreshi Burti). After a rambunctious two hours, still, nobody was tired; however, it was time to head back to school.
“This field trip showed the development and progress of our class. Even though there was tough weather, we were able to handle the challenge and help each other. The field trip brought everyone together, and we were able to have fun while following and maintaining GZAAT’s values and school rules. It was incredible to see how much we have experienced together as a class and how far we have come since eighth grade,” remarked Todo Shevardnadze, the Sophomore class president.
The trip brought the classmates together through laughs, games, and helping each other while facing windy challenges.
Edited by: Ninia Kadagidze
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