Our morning began bright and early as we left the hotel around 6:30 a.m., heading straight for St. Peter’s Basilica. Arriving early allowed us to try and beat the crowds to experience the church in a more peaceful setting. We spent time wandering through the space, listening to music, reflecting, and taking in the...
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We started off the day with a nice morning sunrise run through the streets of Florence. After this run we boarded the bus for a four-hour bus ride down to Roma. We made a quick stop at the Auto Grill for a snack and bathroom break. When we first laid eyes on the Colosseum,...
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By Maya DeAndrea Today marked our second and final day in Florence and the Tuscany region. After breakfast, we set off into the city for a guided walking tour of Florence with a local guide. Throughout our tour, we learned about different architectural feats, artistic works, and historical achievements woven into the design of...
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“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine This was the quote our tour guide Massimo read to us to start off our day. During the four-hour drive from Venice to Florence, we rested, relaxed, and talked while admiring the countryside. As the flat...
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Day Three, Venice By Logan, Grace, Rachel We started the day with breakfast in the hotel. We then bussed to a boat that took us to Murano for a glass blowing demonstration. We watched a glass worker make a vase and a little horse. This factory has been making glass in Murano since 1291!...
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By Matt, Matt, and Jared Our journey started with a flight to Paris. Although some check-in difficulties made for a rough start, we landed soundly and safely. Then we made a quick turn around to a flight to Milan, which also went soundly, and finally, our group arrived to our final destination. Then, we...
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