My summer vacation in Belarus

Every summer I ask myself where I would like to spend my vacation? I think it is interesting to discover new countries and cities, to taste exotic food, to meet different people and to learn more about other cultures and traditions. But I know in my heart there is one place that is special to me and where I wish to return again and again. This is my family's summer house. It is located in a beautiful part of Belarus near a lake. This is the place where I can forget about the noise of the big city and enjoy nature, peace and quiet. It takes one hour to get there by train. I like to spend time there with my family and friends. Just one hour and I can hear the birds in the morning, I can see the blue sky in the afternoon, and I can look at the stars in the evening. Life slows down there. I see so many things there that remind me about my childhood. I feel I am five years old child when my mom opens a door and says "Hi, sweetie. It is morning. Wake up!". These feelings are very sweet like my mom's homemade strawberry jam.

There are so many activities I can do there alone or with my family. I swim and feel how cold water is in the lake in the morning. I ride my bicycle and discover new places near the summer house. I pick berries and mushrooms in the forest. I relax outside after lunch, read my book and feel the warmth of sun on my skin or I keep my eyes closed and listen to the different sounds: the laughter of children, barking of the neighbour's dog, singing of the birds, wind... I help my mother to prepare a tasty dinner and then enjoy the meal with my family in the evening when we get together, speak about everything, laugh and have fun. It is an amazing place where I feel happy, calm and safe. The summer days are short. And these moments are precious to me. I keep them in my heart. When it is cold outside or when I am sad, I think about these special days and I feel happy and I smile.