Greece and Italy 2019

Maddie Gaffney

10.25.19

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June 29 - July 9

Over the summer, a group of over 45 students and staff flew to Europe for two unforgettable weeks. Students from STEM, East, and West travelled to Greece and Italy to experience new cultures, learn and try new things, visit some of the most popular tourist attractions, and, above all, have an amazing vacation.

Staff

Ms. Armstrong, Ms. Byrne, Mrs. Syed, and Ms. Miller were the chaperones throughout the duration of the trip and accompanied the students to and from all of their amazing destinations.

Where They Went

• Rome

• Naples

• Capri

• Sorrento

• Pompeii

• Delphi

• Athens

Activities and Fun

• Visited and explored the Piazza Navona, Pantheon, The Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Roman Forum and the Trevi Fountain in Rome

• Explored the Port of Naples

• Boat tour of the island in Capri, Italy

• Shopping and the beach in Capri and Sorrento Italy

• Walked around a town in Pompeii where a volcano erupted

• Visited the Temple of Apollo in Delphi

• Visited and explored the Olympic Stadium, Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, and Parthenon in Athens, Greece

• Enjoyed an evening of Greek food and dance in Athens

• Boarded a cruise and toured the islands of Mykonos, Samos, Patmos, Crete, and Santorini in Greece

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Some Memories and Favorite Parts

"My favorite part of the trip was definitely getting to see new places and experience different cultures alongside some old pals and new people. We all share some fun (or funny) memories like the disco in Greece and Room 202, but traveling with this group was amazing nonetheless. It was awesome, not only to learn about the rich history, but also to have a good time in these new places with free time and planned activities." - Paige Williams

"My favorite part was the boat ride in Capri! It was so relaxing and the water was crystal clear! The cliffs were just insane and looking back at the town was just incredible. I also loved Santorini because of the buildings. They were insanely gorgeous." - Sophia Alfinito

"My favorite part was definitely Capri, Italy! It was so beautiful and so fun to explore the island. I also loved getting to travel with some of my best friends and make so many great friends throughout the trip. It was an experience of a lifetime and nothing will ever live up to it!" - Kendal Hart

"I had so many favorite parts of the trip that it’s hard to pick which ones I want to write about. I loved the people and teachers who went and I definitely met some new amazing people. In Italy, I loved the day we spent in Capri and the days in Sorrento. Walking around Rome was also amazing because the architecture was so old and still beautiful. The Greek islands we visited were insanely pretty and so much fun, and I got to enjoy the whole trip with some of my best friends!" - Sonia Goldan

"My favorite memories were swimming in Sorrento, collecting shells in Greece, and the food!" - Bella Chiappa

"My favorite part of the trip was the boat tour around Capri! It was so beautiful and crazy to see how much history and tradition are behind the amazing sights. Many of the places opened my eyes to see how much we take for granted and also to be astonished to see some of the most beautiful places in the world in such a short amount of time." - Sammie D'Angelo

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