Poly Italy 18 Live

The Poly Italy Travel Program is now live! We look forward to putting many happy memories here for us to share.

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  1. Poly Italy Travel ProgramJune 6, 2018 at 8:19 AM

    We are off to Philadelphia! Thanks everyone for a worry-free beginning to our trip!

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  2. Poly Italy Travel ProgramJune 6, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    Just landed in PHL on time and ready for our real flight!

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  3. Poly Italy Travel ProgramJune 6, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    On the plane for Venice! Looks like an on time departure - will post if there are any delays but hopefully next stop Venezia!

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  4. Poly Italy Travel ProgramJune 6, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    In viaggio - ci vediamo a Venezia!

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  5. Poly Italy Travel ProgramJune 6, 2018 at 11:55 PM

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  6. Poly Italy Travel ProgramJune 7, 2018 at 12:12 AM

    Landed in Venezia - will figure out pix soon!

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