Мой первый журнал SUNRISE November № 1 2018 | Page 46

TRAVELING
The Sea Pearl of Southern Russia
Violetta Ermakova
Lyceum BSPU,
Blagoveschensk (Russia)
That was the first day of summer,
sunny, warm and cloudy. I was packing my big
and beautiful suitcase for a long-awaited trip
to the camp with my best friend called Liza.
When the time to leave came I was a little
worried, but very excited.
To tell the truth, I got into a perfect
squad where Liza became a pioneer leader.
Every day spent together was unforgettable
and unique. I enjoyed the nature and the
atmosphere. My new pals and I became closer
and the traditions we had made our pastime
full of adventures and remarkable moments.
The whole day we spent being involved in
fascinating outdoors but in the evening we
gathered to discuss the events of the day
keeping a candle in our hands. So, everything
about our camp life was amazing but in the
last week I got sick because of the chilly
weather. The process of recovery was very
long but my friends supported me and
cheered up. I do appreciate it and I love them
very much! On the last day my temperature
ran too high and I was taken home. No doubt, I
was very upset as the last day in the camp was
supposed to be the best one. A farewell
concert, parties and the tears of joy and
sadness… Unfortunately I had to miss all this
but still I keep the wonderful and dear
memories of my camp life.
In the middle of July, my mother and I
flew to the Crimea, a peninsula on the
northern coast of the Black Sea that is almost
completely surrounded by both the Black Sea
and the smaller sea of Azov to the northeast.
It`s worth mentioning, this region is famous for
its history, warm and gentle climate, delicious
fruits and breathtaking landscapes. Coming
here you get the feeling of touching
something sacred and very valuable for your
soul. Vast majestic terra! I could experience
the atmosphere of this place when I came to
Sevastopol. The location and navigability of
the city's harbours have made this city a
strategically important port and naval base
throughout its long history. In fact, it has
always been a home to the Russian Black Sea
Fleet that`s why it is considered as a city of a
significant military importance. We stayed in
Sevastopol for two weeks and lived in a big and
beautiful hotel near the beach. On the
territory of the hotel there was a huge
blooming garden which filled the air with the
sweet aroma of flowers and a swimming pool
in the form of a triangle with the crystal clear
water which sparkled joyfully in the sun.
It goes without saying that it`s
impossible to imagine the Crimea without the
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SUNRISE
November 2018 №1