Category Archives: GENOA 2013 BLOG

Today was somewhat bittersweet.  For a few of us it marks our last full day in Genoa, a motivating factor that had us all up early and ready to go.  After enjoying espresso from our soon to be missed instant … Continue reading →

As the trip is winding down our group is attempting to visit any sites or shops that we have missed along the way. Today we headed downtown to visit Rolli Days. Rolli Days is an event in Genoa that allows … Continue reading →

Today was a cold, dreary day in Genoa.  Our response was to catch up on much needed sleep, relax, and prepare for our final days in this beautiful city.  After leisurely breakfasts, everyone went their separate ways.  Kendy went downtown … Continue reading →

My inner Gardner’s Art Through the Ages heart was soaring today! The morning started off beautifully; sunshine, birds chirping, and a good nights sleep after yesterday’s lengthy adventure. After my always delightful breakfast of fresh melon with prosciutto, tea, and … Continue reading →

Cinque terre: we came, we saw, it was beautiful, we’re exhausted!! What a fantastic, picture-perfect day to be out on the Italian Riviera! Cinque terre is an Italian National Park consisting of five historic villages nestled along the cliffs and terraces … Continue reading →

This is my first chance to contribute to the blog and I must say that this trip has been a wonderful one for me so far due in large part to the cooperative spirit and enthusiasm of the students, thank … Continue reading →

It’s my birthday and I’ll nap if I want to. Today was my (Kavan) birthday.  It was a slow start to the day for many of us, after our night experiencing Piazza della Erbe, but there was work to be … Continue reading →

It was another beautiful day here in Genoa. In the morning, many of us revisited our piazzas. The rest stayed behind at the villa and worked on Autocad. After visiting the piazzas, many of us decided to further explore the city. Some visited a … Continue reading →

Portofino. Our first day outing. This morning we awoke with anticipation of a day spent outside of Genoa. Frances’ plan was to take us via train to Santa Margherita from where we started our short hike to Portofino. My knowledge … Continue reading →