During our afternoon Road Scholar lecture today, we learned about the fractured origins of Italian and how those led to development of its famous body language.
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Running errands and learning how to order coffee
This morning we had our second day of language class. After lunch with others in our group, we went shopping and continued with our Road Scholar orientation to the city.
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We enjoyed our first 3 1/2 hours of language classes this morning, and then after a group lunch, it was time to move in to our individual apartments, where we’ll spend the next six weeks.
Read moreA full day of orientation to Florence
Today was our first full day of the Road Scholar program. We visited the school where we’ll have our language classes, and then spent the rest of the day learning how to live in the city.
Read moreExploring Florence and Road Scholar orientation
We spent most of today trying to get over our jet lag after crossing nine time zones yesterday. Then this evening, our Road Scholar program officially began.
Read moreTraveling to Florence for our Road Scholar program
Today we finally embarked on a trip that’s been planned for more than a year. We will be spending six weeks in Florence, Italy, participating in a Road Scholar program called “Living and Learning in Florence: Independent Stay and Language Study”.
Read moreCedar Key, Florida
We spent a few nights on Florida's Cedar Key at Low Key Hideaway, a unique nine-site RV park with a tiki bar and incredible water views. They've made a remarkably quick recovery from last year's two devastating hurricanes. Now we understand why so many of our friends are in love…
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Yesterday morning we took a fantastic guided kayak trip on the Silver River with Tania from LiveWater Experiences. The river is fed by several high-volume artesian springs. The water is almost 100% pure when it leaves the aquifer, so the river water is crystal clear and the area is full…
Read moreElephant Caretaker Experience at Myakka Elephant Ranch
Yesterday, we participated in an amazing "elephant caretaker experience" at Myakka Elephant Ranch, about an hour inland from St. Petersburg, Florida. Myakka Elephant Ranch is a non-profit center dedicated to educating visitors about elephant conservation. As part of a small group, we got to prepare the elephants' breakfast, give them…
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