Our final day in Rome covered all the areas in which our trip had been lacking. It was slow-paced, provided us with some time to explore on our own, and was completely relaxing after a whole week of sprinting around from tour site to tour site. We slept in, had breakfast, and enjoyed an easy … Continue reading Italy HS – I had an inexplicable feeling of connectedness with Rome by Karissa Barrera →

What a relaxing day! We spent the day at the park and went to one of the tour guides hometown. At the park, I had a great time rowing boats (obviously needing practice) and walking around the park. I also got to do some more shopping near the hotel, getting some nifty shirts and souvenirs. … Continue reading Italy HS – I am appreciative and thankful for this trip by Corey Yeung →

The last photo of St. Peter’s I snapped What a great last day to the trip! I am so sad that it’s all over because it was the most wonderful place I have ever been to and I got to spend it with a great group of people! We got to sleep in a little … Continue reading Italy HS – Tonight was the icing on the cake to a trip I will never forget! by Austin Oates →

Florence was so much fun – it was one of my favorite days! We got to see such a pretty city. Everything had a Renaissance touch! We got to see the Santa Maria del Fiore! It was huge and absolutely mind blowing. Also the food was so good, I had one of my favorite meals. … Continue reading Italy HS – Florenceee!!!! by Kaitlin Dement →

I had a busy and tight-packed schedule today, but nonetheless, had a great time. We went to Florence where we had a quick one-day tour around. We saw many churches, specifically the Santa Maria del Fiore church that was one of the best churches I have ever seen. It was gorgeous with its artistic patterns … Continue reading Italy HS – One-Day Tour in Florence by Corey Yeung →

Today we had to opportunity to go to Florence. We woke up extra early so we could reach the bullet train on time. This was very interesting because I knew that my grandfather had been involved in the building of this railway system. It was a two hour ride there and when we finally reached … Continue reading Italy HS – A day in Florence by Amanca Fosbrook →

  After a two hour speed-train ride, we finally made it to Florence with Jill, our tour-guide. The most amazing, mind blowing churches I have ever laid eyes on are in Florence. The churches in Florence were said to be bland on the inside but so specifically detailed on the outside. This is quite the … Continue reading Italy HS – The most amazing churches I have laid eyes on are in Florence by Lisa Nguyen →