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Team 4: Spain, France, Italy, Austria — 5000 km and 32 Trains
The fourth team covered almost 5000 km across 5 countries on 32 train journeys!
Team 2: Spain, France, Italy, Austria — The Adventure of 5000 km and 32 Trains
Our fourth team set off on September 2, 2024, led by Lilla Siklódi. The cheerful team put their thoughts into rhymes even before departing — a poem about their excitement, the challenges of seat reservations, and the fine they received on the train!
Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 (Days 1–4) Lilla’s team began in Barcelona, exploring Park Güell, Casa Milà, and Casa Batlló. They visited the dazzling Sagrada Familia, explored the Mercat dels Encants flea market, enjoyed Patatas bravas and Paella, and ended with a stunning view from Muhba Turó de la Rovira. Day 4: early morning paddleboarding at sunrise, then farewell to Barcelona’s sea.
Marseille, France 🇫🇷 They traveled by train to Marseille, spending one night with a seaside picnic tasting French cheeses.
Florence, Italy 🇮🇹 They admired Michelangelo’s David sculpture at the Galleria dell’Accademia after a two-hour wait, tasted gelato and Italian organic pasta, and ended with homemade tiramisu.
Venice, Italy 🇮🇹 In Venice, the team met up with Magor’s Team 5 — a gathering of youngsters from Gheorgheni in the Venetian lagoons!
Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 (Final Stop) The team chose Vienna as their final stop — their 5th country! They visited the Prater amusement park with roller coasters and a free-fall swing. They covered almost 5000 km and took 32 train journeys.
Group Leader’s Reflections: Lilla Siklódi shared: “The group leader role comes with several benefits: you’ll develop your communication and problem-solving skills, practice decision-making, organization, and responsible thinking — while collecting memories that will last a lifetime.”