La Serenissima

We began our day with a prayer dedicated to the patron saint of travellers, St. Christopher. Coming from such a long way from home we can hardly believe we are finally here! "Carry me safely to my destined place, like you carried Christ in your close embrace." VENEZIA was today's destination and like the bridge of sighs Venezia was breathtaking. We visited a glass blowing studio and had a most amazing tour by a local resident Loredana who took us to see some nooks and points of interest that we would have not otherwise seen. We learned about the historical and cultural references of San Marco's Square, the Rialto bridge etc. We had free time to explore! Some students experienced a gondola ride while others visited the basilica and so much more! An extremely hot day but we took it all in with an unrushed sense of adventure. The students have been incredibly awesome learning to be travel savvy and now shining with that Italian glow that only Italy can give. They are so polite and are also picking up on the Italian language immersing themselves as much as possible. Parents we are so proud of your children! They are having a great time and we are blessed to be with them! We are getting ready for dinner and then another evening of piazza time! Tomorrow Is a travel day. We are off to Ravenna to see the mosaics and then will arrive in Montecatini. We indulged in Venice like Truman Capote once stated, "Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolates in one go!"