I visited Rome for the first time in May 1977 while on a choral concert tour with my college choir. That trip, and that choir, left a lasting impression on me and played an important role in the direction and professional choices I’ve made for my life. That experience changed my life, transformed my career aspirations, and provided me with a totally new outlook on cultural and diversity. Here I am in May 1977 and June 2019. Not much has changed in those 42 years… At least with the relics (almost 2000 years old) in the museum, ha!
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I’ve just concluded a tour with students from my hometown visiting Rome and Orvieto (in Italy) and Athens and Hydra (in Greece). Anytime I get to lead a student tour, it reminds me of that first adventure across the seas for me! What a joy to witness their first experiences and impressions in a foreign land! It makes me feel young again too, hence the throwback photos above.
Hands down, young and old alike would not want to miss the big cities such as Rome, Florence, and Venice; but it is the small towns that capture their hearts and beg them to return.
In the next few weeks, we will be featuring some of our favorite Italian destinations. What better place to start than with food! Check out this post, where David shares some of his favorite Roman dishes, as well as tips for having an authentic dining experience.
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