Ciao,
Forty-two students, four teachers, one Rome.
A long first night turned early morning, first stop the Borghese Gallery and Museum, feelings varied from relief towards the lovely, air-conditioned hallways to amazement for the wonderful renaissance architecture. Followed by a bit of mystery and horror due to the morbid mosaic of bones at the Capuchin Crypt.
Many miles walked and several incorrect metros taken, the next day consisted of a trip to the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel. The ornate design of this holy grail exposes the inner sanctity of the Catholic faith. The lavish gardens and excellent gift shop brought the best out of students. Highlight, the wonderful ancient Egyptian artifacts, shining a light on a civilisation thousands of years in the making, all brilliantly toured by Gabriel H.
A variety of meals were consumed, the good, the bad and the ugly; the pizza is as good as the internet says it is.
One final sunrise, a day full of history and memories, as well as lovely 38-degree temperatures. The magnitude of the Flavian amphitheatre (Colosseum) only added to the majestical nature of a city so intrinsic to history. Only disappointment being the lack of togas and the poor sense of direction from Mr Newman.
Lastly, a big thank you to all the teachers involved and especially Miss Buxton Collins who led the trip with mostly no hitches.
“When in Rome”