I'm a fool.
Not just any fool, a soft-hearted fool.
I just said bye to my friends for 19 days and, as expected, I cried. Geeeeeeeeeeez. I'm not liking this right now. Plus, I'm purposely avoiding songs that tend to have a slow beat because they're making me uber sad. haha.
Say it with me, "I'm a sap."
But, as I said before, I shall post my itinerary. Maybe doing that will take my dark, lonely night and fill it bright with...well, not sunshine but...uhm,...MOONLIGHT! XD And perhaps lots of bright sparkling stars...
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Depart for Paris
Meet your delegation and board your international overnight flight to Europe.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Paris, France
Welcome to Europe! After arrival at the airport your Delegation Manager and coach driver will greet you!
Explore the magnificent Chateau de Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on
your own. Built during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, it was the seat of the royal court from 1682 to 1789, when the French Revolution put an end to the monarchy.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Paris, France
Voila Paris! A French guide will now join you for an orientation of the city Ernest Hemingway called "a moveable feast."
Enjoy a guided exploration of one of the most important art collections in the world, the famous Musee du Louvre. You will visit the principal parts of the museum - including a look at Leonardo's masterpiece, Mona Lisa.
Visit the historic Montmartre area, a haven for artists and writers before WWI. Marvel at the white Basilique du Sacre Coeur, which is the second highest point in Paris. Take some time to discover this area's treasures in small groups.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Paris, France
Attend an educational meeting in the famous Musée du Parfum Fragonard, where you will discover the fabulous world of perfume!
Admire a dazzling view of Paris! There's only one place to go: take the elevator up to the top of the Eiffel Tower (899 feet) which was built for the 1889 World's Fair to commemorate the French Revolution.
Take some time together to learn about your upcoming home stay. Ask questions and set expectations for the days with your home stay families.
MONDAY, JUNE 29
Strasbourg, France
Welcome to school! You will spend the afternoon inside the school with French students!
The college Joliot-Curie of Dieulouard wishes you a healthy appetite! You will enjoy a typical meal from this region with French students!
Discover the old town of Strasbourg, the charm of its typical timbered houses and its famous cathedral.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
Home Stay, Switzerland
Discover Lucerne, a city in the heart of Switzerland situated on a lake and surrounded by high mountains!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Home Stay, Switzerland
Today will be spent with your home stay family experiencing European home life.
THURSDAY, JULY 2
Home Stay, Switzerland
Today will be the last day you spend with your home stay family. Be sure to write a thank you note and leave it with your home stay family or mail it to them the next day!
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Salzburg, Austria
Lunch will be at the tourism school "Villa Blanka" in Innsbruck, where you will join an Educational Meeting about the Austrian Tourism School system and have the opportunity to try your hand at baking your own dessert - the famous Austrian Apfelstrudel!
Now you will have the opportunity to investigate Salzburg during a guided orientation tour and undercover its many treasures.
Tonight enjoy a classical concert at the famous Schloss Mirabell.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Vienna, Austria
Experience a darker aspect of European History when you visit the infamous Mauthausen Concentration Camp. Learn about the true nature of these camps as you delve into Mauthausen's terrible past.
Enjoy the Prater Amusement park where James Bond had an adventurous ride on the giant Riesenrad (the second largest Ferries wheel in the world) in 1987's "The Living Daylights". If you like, enjoy yourself on a ride with the famous Ferries wheel!
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Vienna, Austria
Explore Vienna by going on a guided bike tour and discover all the beautiful sights!
You will meet and take part in a discussion with a survivor of a concentration camp (Theresienstadt). This is a unique opportunity and a true honor for student ambassadors.
MONDAY, JULY 6
Friesach, Austria
Enjoy the medieval games - you'll be surprised!
This evening you will have an unforgettable dinner and enjoy rousing games in the small castle-town Friesach.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Jesolo, Italy
Be welcomed by the residents and town officials of Sirnitz, who call their village the "Official People to People Town of Carinthia".
Enjoy a unique cultural experience and discover the impressive life of the Austrian mountain farmers. Learn about their everyday life, their work and how they spend their leisure time, e.g. how to milk a cow. Afterwards enjoy a local meal.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Jesolo, Italy
Enjoy one of life's greatest pleasures and take a ride in a gondola. While passing "Canale Grande" and narrow channels you will see the famous Guggenheim Museum, the "Fenice Theater," and Mozart's Venice Residence.
During a guided orientation you will explore the bustling alleys, quaint bridges and narrow canals of Venice. See the Basilica San Marco and the Bridge of Sigh.
Take part in an informative presentation about the making of glass in Murano. You will learn about each step - from the composition to the polishing of the glass. A demonstration of each of the working steps fascinate you.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Montecatini, Italy
Pay a visit to the Accademia Gallery, which houses Michelangelo's colossal statue, David.
Now your guide will take you for a walk through the city of Florence, you'll pass by the Duomo and the bronze doors to the Baptistery, known as the Gate to Paradise.
One of Italy's most famous products is leather! You will have the opportunity to learn about the production and processing of leather at the Leonardo Leather Works.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Rome, Italy
Get inspired by some of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in Italy when traveling to Pisa.You will see one of the most famous buildings in Europe; the Leaning Tower.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Rome, Italy
Continue with a city exploration by way of a Riddle Rally including Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Bring some coins - tossing a coin in the fountain will ensure your return to Rome!
Today you will visit the capital of Catholicism and the world's smallest state, the Vatican! Admire St. Peter's cathedral, including Michelangelo's glorious Pieta and the Sistine Chapel.
Join an educational meeting with a priest who will speak generally about Catholicism in Italy and the organization of the Vatican or with a nun who will explain what life as a nun in Rome is like.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Rome, Italy
Another special part of Rome is waiting for you! "Down under" you'll visit the Christian Catacombs! Enjoy a guided walk and learn more about Rome's History. The Catacombs of San Callisto are known world-wide.
Some of Rome's most popular highlights are waiting for you: your guide will take you through the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. The city of Rome, with its antique monuments and religious sites, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
MONDAY, JULY 13
Depart from Rome for the United States.
Say goodbye to Europe! Have a nice flight back home!
I'd say that's pretty eventful. Our delegation leaders, as well as people I know that have gone through the program, say that you'll be so busy and having so much fun you won't be homesick for long. Just jump into it!
Well, I've never been one for jumping into the pool...
` Olivia
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