Buon Viaggio!

Our world travellers as they
get ready for the first leg of
their journey

Earlier this afternoon, we had the chance to say arrivederchi to forty-six Nipmuc students and seven chaperones as they begin a ten day trip to Italy. Over the course of the past week, I've had the chance to speak with a number of our student-travellers who are so excited to take part in this wonderful opportunity. I know they are going to have a great time.

Our students depart this afternoon on their way to a whirlwind tour of Italy. As you can see from the itinerary below, they will have the chance to take in a variety of experiences as they travel to Venice and continue to Florence, Rome, Sorrento, and Capri.

April 13

Travel from Rome to Venice

April 14

Walking Tour of Venice

St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Doge's Palace,

Glass-blowing demo & a gondola ride

April 15

Travel to Florence

Stop in Verona to visit the Romeo and Juliet balcony, Roman arena

April 16

Walking tour of Florence

Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Santa Croce,

Ponte Vecchio, Duomo visit, Gates of Paradise, Dante's House

April 17

Travel to Rome & Rome City Walk

St. Francis' Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona

April 18

Visit Roman landmarks

Vatican & Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum,

Piazza Venezia, Roman Forum

April 19

Travel to Sorrento

Visit to Pompeii

April 20

Visit Island of Capri with Blue Grotto visit

& return to Rome

April 21

Leave Rome for return to Boston

For many of our students this trip will provide a culminating learning experience for their years of studying Italian at Nipmuc. For others, the trip provides a great opportunity to travel, learn about another culture, experience history, and have a great time with their friends.

I am extremely thankful for Ms. Kate Reardon who organized this trip as well as all of the chaperones who are accompanying our kids on this awesome experience.

Buon Viaggio!