Summer 2008 - Eastern Europe

The Eastern Europe summer program ran from June 10 to July 2, 2008, and was led by Professor of Geography, Matt Ebiner. The program included visits to Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. For more information call or e-mail Professor Ebiner at (310) 660-3369/ mebiner@elcamino.edu

EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRIES OF EASTERN EUROPE

June 10 – June 30, 2008

EMAIL MEBINER@ELCAMINO.EDU TO GET ON THE INFO LIST

Classes Offered (Both UC/CSU Transferable)

· Geography 1 (Physical Geography)

· Geography 2 (Cultural Geography)

· Geography 20 (Geography Field Studies)

Countries & Places Tentatively Planned

· Czech Republic

· Prague for 4 days, one of the world’s greatest cities à

· Poland

· Krakow for 3 days, Poland’s most historic city

· Unforgettable visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp

· Wilieczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site

· Slovakia

· Explore the impressive mountains & lakes of Tatra Nat’l Park

· Wander the hilltop ruins of Spis Castle

· Hiking adventure in Slovak Paradise National Park

· Stay in the beautiful Renaissance town of Levoca

· Hungary

· Spend 3 nights in bustling Budapest on the Danube River

· Croatia

· Plitvice National Park, with 16 turquoise-colored lakes connected by waterfalls (above)

· Slovenia

· Stay in the coastal city of Piran with its Venetian Gothic architecture

· Lounge on the beach at Portoroz, Slovenia’s premiere beach resort

· Admire Predjamski Castle, located high on the face of a cliff

· Wander through Skokjan Cave, Europe’s most impressive cave

· Enjoy the spectacular Alps by hiking or whitewater rafting

· Marvel at the waterfalls and cascades of Triglav National Park

· Finish at Lake Bled, one of the prettiest lakes in Europe à

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