Tim is so excited for his first time in an airport!! Aiyanna, Maky, Bridget, Neil, Patrick, both Connors, Lindsey, Matt, Dylan, Gabi, Annabella, Jessica, Emily P., Mia, Travis, Kameren, and Karlee are so excited for their first time going to Europe!!
With our activity money, we were able to take a day trip to San Gimignano, one of the most beautiful places in the world. San Gimignano is a city from the Middle Ages (12-13th century). It was a passage way for pilgrims from the north to the south. It’s in an agricultural area of Toscana. The high towers were built to show the wealth of the families that lived there, and were used to hang saffron fabric from the windows. Cappuccino man πππ½ The world famous gelato from dondoli has been voted best in the world! We agree!! The owner of the gelateria talks to Lynsey about his gelato We ran into other Hamden students!!! With another part of our activity funds, we were able to go into to Duomo museum and see the real gates of paradise and baptism statues. We also got to see some information about how the Duomo was the architectural genius of Filippo Brunelleschi, who built it without the use of scaffolding. Back of the doors. But my favorites were Michelangelo’s ...
Kalimera (good day) from Samos! It is 6am here on this beautiful island and we are all enjoying a nice breakfast, waiting for the sunrise. This morning we have the photos of Matt Schrier. Like so many of us, Matt is been amazed by all the beautiful sights of Italy and Greece and would love to show some of his best images with you. Enjoy! Mr. Dolan
Safe sailing & enjoy paradise! π
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