Friday Fun Day!

Today was BUSY!  Technology is fighting us so pictures will be added tomorrow!

First up was school and a Latin class with our Italian friends. They worked on a translation from The Aeneid and after quite a bit of work (and giggles), they had it figured out. Thanks to our teacher, Marta for a fun lesson.




 
Then a trip to a wine cellar to learn how prosecutors is made. This region is the reason prosecco even exists and they are very proud of this industry. A tour and then a relaxing time in the tasting room. Don’t worry! The kids only had water or juice!





































Back to school for some fun last day of school games. Several of our kids participated and much fun was had.






































Then lunch and on to the bus for the next adventure. First stop was Possagno and a visit to the Antonio Canova museum. Amazing sculptures and a beautiful church.

at the temple of Canova, note Marta, our Latin teacher, on the left side near Katie Schuhl






































Then on to Asolo for a little hike up to an old Roman fort and then some downtime in this very charming town. On the way home, we stopped for a look at a villa designed by Pallladio. Then dinner with our host families. More deliciousness!

in Asolo, where the fort is





view from fort


Palladian villa



We finished the day with Notte Bianche - a celebration of sports in the town square. We were VIPs and were introduced on the stage. And had a nice goody bag of key chains and pastries! We will eat them on the train to Venice tomorrow. Phew! I better go to bed!





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  1. RcaragherJune 8, 2018 at 11:53 PM

    Wow, what a wonderfully rich time of connecting with the students (and the culture) there. Sounds like a real VIP treatment from your Italian friends. I'm in your time zone- Happy Saturday to you. ¡Buona giornata!

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  2. AnnieDJune 9, 2018 at 12:25 PM

    Your words and images make me feel like I was there!

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