Day 6

In the morning it was time for us to get ready again. Even earlier than the day before. This time the destination was the student city- TARTU!! 

Our first visit wad to the Ugala fraternity house.  We learned about their history and traditions. It was a male fraternity, so all the members were male. As it comes out, Ugala members lead a very active social life. Fraternity is like a brotherhood,  where respect and traditions are highly valued.

The next stop was at the Annelinna children center (Anne laste päevakeskus). We met the youth worker Helina, who introduced us the center. It was a place where children aged 8-13 can go after school to do their homework and to play games  with other children. Each year they host EVS volunteers who work with the children. They organize different activities such as game nights, pidjama parties and also help them with homework.   Most children who go the day centre come from families with social difficulties. For that reason at the day center there also works a Councillor to support and advice the families of the children.

Now it was time for lunch in the city center. After that we all got free time to discover Tartu and to see around on our own. Dejan and Zlatko went to cinema during the afternoon free time.  Anna went with Giuliano, Marina, Rodolfo, Ana, Toni, Kerli, Tomasz and Alfredo to the shopping centre. The organizers also made a small city tour for anyone who was interested. We visited the Tartu University main building, Toome hill and different monuments around city center.

Soon it was time for us to gather for dinner. For dinner it was a PIZZANIGHT at Taverna. As we all were tired from a long day, we were glad to hop onto the bus again, and return back to Vidrike. 

In the evening the house became quiet quickly!!  Most of us went  to bed early to get some rest for the next, and final, visiting day. 

Dejan, Anna & Mai