After two flights, one with a rough landing, we finally made it into Rome. After a quick trip through customs and a bus to the hotel, we finally got a glimpse at the Vatican. However, everyone was exhausted, so a quick lunch was well received. I had grilled liver, and it was interesting. The flavor … Continue reading Day 1: St Peter’s Square and Basilica Greet us in Rome by William Moorhead →

After a long day of flying (thank God they had free in-flight movies) and layovers we finally arrived in Rome. After we got through customs and off the bus we didn’t have for more than 45 minutes before we had to head to the Vatican. Our guide told us about how the Italy-Vatican border changes depending on … Continue reading Arriving in Italy by Austin Hart →

The class made it! It was a long flight of 3 hours to New York, 8 1/2 hours to Rome. I don’t think many of us slept on the plane, but we got caught up on movie watching! Once we arrived and checked into the hotel, we had our first authentic Italian lunch. Next, we … Continue reading High School students earn college credits while visiting the Dome in Rome! by Brandy Stark →

On Day One, we toured the Vatican and it was spectacular! We walked into the Vatican square and we saw all different types of cultures and how they interacted. As we climbed the dome to the top of the Basilica, we climbed 40 stories and viewed countless religious moments captured eternally in mosaic displays. Climbing … Continue reading The shifting borders of St Peter’s Square and Tingling Tastebuds by Alexander Baldwin →

Day one… it seems like it’s always the hardest day because you’ve just gotten off the plane (which you got very little or no sleep on) and you’re trying to go right into things while doing your best to stay awake. And although we were all ready to crash by the time we got back … Continue reading Day One: We arrive! We see! We sleep! by Relynn Capra →