28.05. Day was dedicated to eatable plants. So we followed the health road in the center to pick some flowers and other plants (for example dandelions) Because Romanian team had to present their culture in the evening they didn't participate in this activity. Actually it felt so lonely when one team was missing. But while others were collecting plants we discovered another cherry tree of course we attacked it with Estonian girls. After first round of harvesting we moved on to Monte Grozze continuing our expedition. Some local ladies joined us, they gave us pretty nice tips how to cook some kind of blossoms. Until the lunch we decided juts to chill in the nature. I was literally sitting under the bushes because I needed to spend time in the shadow. Sun was already too damaging for me. In the afternoon we washed all soiled plants. On the second part of the day we visited another waterfall. Cascata Campanaro was with easy access and beautiful as all the others. Before the dinner we had Romanian night. They presented us their culture via videos, songs and dances. It was hard to catch those steps but somehow the whole room were trying their best to dance those traditional dances. "Dragostea Din Tei" was a real party starter and then we were ready to eat all those sweets they brought with them. In the restaurant we tasted dishes made out of our collected plants. Actually the bread with some kind of green butter was surprisingly tasteful and frittered blossoms were great as well. For our surprise Romanians started cooking crepes to make our night even sweeter. 29.05. It was a really special day because it was Marilind's birthday. I had bought balloons and spread them in our room. We started our activity with a hike. Every time it is easy to go down to waterfall but it is hard to walk back. Anyway, Estonians always leaded the group and our group preferred walking instead of driving a short distance with a car. I guess it is in our blood because I have noticed the same tendency on my compatriots during my other projects as well. Singing competition continued while Carmine started singing Funiculi' Funicula' and changed the lyrics. He sang Jane instead of Jammo. So smoothly Jane were put into the song. After another panini experience we got some free time to discuss what we are going to do in our cultural night but it all took much more time than we expected and we missed the flute making workshop. Estonian cultural night went perfectly. Kahoot made a real buzz around the participants. Italians showed their skills and won the quiz. Wife-carrying competition seemed so silly but was actually really advertising. After our special dinner with birthday song and delicious cake we headed back to the information center. Night continued with Italian traditional music and dances. Tarantella - it is easier than you can imagine. You just need to jump like a grazy. It was really intense day but in the end I guess Marilind had an unforgettable memories. 30.05. We had another day on the beach. This time we went further and reached a nice resort Le Castella. As the name already refers, this place is popular because of the castle which we visited as well. Historical castle made me think about the life years and years ago. The life they had was totally different and the reason why they even fight for was insane. After culture we had a relaxation part on the beach. I liked this beach more because of the sand. But at some point the sand turned burning hot and it was impossible to walk on it. But some people still played volleyball, I have no idea how. I can only imagine how crowded the place is when it is high season. At least we visited the place with a great weather and a few people. To enjoy even more the sea we went to a boat trip. It had a glass bottom so we saw fishes and corals. Bravest ones even got an opportunity to jump into the water. At first the tour should have been longer and far from the coastline but because of the windy weather (actually I didn't notice big waves) we only were close to the shore. After beach we wandered around in the city. This place is totally devoted to tourism. A boulevard was full of shops selling souvenirs and beach equipment. I am content that I have reestablished my ability to sleep in different situations and places. For a while I struggled sleeping on strange places but this trip changed everything and I got sweet one our sleep in the bus on our way back. Swimming is always so tiring. In the evening we drove uphill and found ourselves from a courtyard with a pizza oven. They were already making food for us but we had a change to contribute as well. We put the top of the pizza and tried our best to put them into the oven as professionals XD This place had an amazing view to a night Sersale. Somehow Meriliis's creativity unfolded and she started telling stories that meed out of box thinking to solve them. 31.05.
This morning we had an option: wake up early and visit cheese factory or just sleep. Because I am addicted to cheese I chose the first option. So did all other participants as well. It was another family business. It was a small factory but it was enough for the citizens and people nearby. It was weird how mozzarella looked like a clue on the first stadium but in the end it still tasted like heaven. In the breakfast Meriliis made a fatal mistake while ordering latte instead of cafe latte. This is a typical mistake that an Estonian tourist do in Italy. After breakfast we headed to the northern part of the reserve. This nature there looked more like Estonian one. So, I felt like in home already. On our way we saw many ruins which were so romantically covered by nature. Now imagine that Colosseum were in the same conditions centuries ago inspiring many 19th century writers. Carmine but us again into extreme conditions. Actually just walking through the river wasn't nothing but walking on the unstable rocks was a challenge. The weather was cool and somewhere there was even a thunder. We walked some more and then Carmine did something that made me mad. We just walked uphill to see a huge tree and then down again. So, we made a circle. It would have not been a problem if this information would have reached me before. Then maybe I wouldn't choose this piccola giro. This time we had kind of buffet lunch. We had an option what to but between our bread. And the eating place was next to the planetarium. This area was full of tables but at that pint only we were there. In the evening we had museums visit. Firstly we went to ethnobotany museum. Local students also have classes there which is really cool because there is equipment to do small research. Then we went to the church. It is great that we were walking around people who had keys that opened any doors :D Wooden altar was great, reminded me one Estonian masters work. And the second church was even more amazing. It is not so incredible as in big churches, but still. And there was also represented Francesco's work. It would be an amazing feeling if your work is presented in local community. Our last stop was in municipality house. There were hanging historical photos of the town and another museum. It was full of everyday life items. We went directly to Bulgarian night. Their hospitality were amazing and all the food they had cooked for us made me want to visit Bulgaria again. It was our last dinner with Carmine because he had to left the place because of his child baptising. He put all of us an Italian name and made a rhyme out of it. After dinner we went to the Irish pub. It was difficult night for me I felt that end of the project is near and I was a bit nostalgic. This night they had a live music in Irish pub (like we had already every night in our restaurant) But all Sersale had gathered together once again. This time the audience was even younger. Many high schools students started to talk with us. Fortunately they spoke in English. And one thing that shows how lovely and sincere people live there is the fact when they invite you to their pizza oven to cook. I mean, it is a bit silly but it shows that people there are different from people who live in big cities. I hope citizens of Sersale never lose their purity.
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