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Feb 22, 2023 β€’ 8 tweets β€’ 9 min read β€’ Read on X
#MVInterim2023 #MVEurope2023 starts today! Students were slightly concerned to see luggage fall off a cart. πŸ˜…πŸ₯²

Thankfully, it was 100% not our luggage! ImageImageImage
Some students are even hard at work! Reading for fun, reading for school! All replenished with snacks and ready to board our flight to Frankfurt! #MVInterim2023 #MVEurope2023 #MVInterim ImageImage
All aboard for #MVEurope2023 #MVInterim #MVInterim2023!!! ❄️❄️

Apparently we are 20% of the flight to Frankfurt! ✈️🌎 ImageImageImageImage
The flight to Frankfurt was awesome! With a very empty flight, many students had rows to themselves, which they used for reading, watching movies, and playing on their phones. Oh, and SLEEPING πŸ˜΄πŸ’€#MVInterim2023 #MVEurope2023 #MVInterim
The Lufthansa crew that shepherded us across the Atlantic were AMAZING! Students received free Porsche toiletry bags, soooo much chocolate, and lots of extra snacks! #MVInterim2023 #MVInterim #MVEurope2023 Image
The highlight of the night flight was crossing the Atlanta near Greenland when the entire plane shifted to the right to catch the Aurora Borealis! 🌌🌠
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Landing in Frankfurt, we have a, well, short layover to get to Vienna β€” our first major city on the trip! #MVInterim2023 #MVEurope2023 #MVInterim ImageImage

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Because you can’t take pictures in the Sistine Chapel, guides teach about its history, importance, and symbolism outside of the chapel and Vatican Museums.

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Along the way, we get to see numerous works of art, including the famous Laocoon.

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We also learn geography!

A corridor filled the over 40 maps of the territories of Italy!

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After breakfast in the hotel, we get pumped in the lobby for a day of walking around the city to view the artifacts of Ancient Rome and share reminders about public transportation in a foreign city. First view: St Mary of the Nativity.

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Next up: the Coliseum! And wishing Charlie a Happy Birthday! We are learning about the engineering of this Coliseum and how it is still used today as the blueprints for modern stadiums.

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Our meeting point is The Arch of Constantine. Arches were built to commemorate great victories. In the distance, the hill where Romulus and Remus founded the ancient city of Rome.

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Mar 5
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A nice sunrise and walk across the city with our luggage. On the bus for our drive to Palermo.


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A few lovely views along the way to Palermo!

And, no, I didn’t take pictures of anyone sleeping on the bus!

Mt. Aetna in the background of one photo.

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Pictures weren’t allowed at our stop this morning β€” the Capuchin Crypts, where bodies have been mummified, preserved, and displayed for nearly 400 years.

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Mar 4
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After a sweet breakfast, common for Italians, students jumped on the bus to head to the Siracusa Archeological Park β€” meeting our local guide, Lucia. Lucia shared info on the history of this area as a quarry.

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We learned about the feats of engineering used to create giant blocks for building. But we also learned about the importance of pillars in supporting the roof structures.

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More shots of the entrance into the park.

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Mar 3
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An early morning wake up call at 4:15 AM to be on the ferry to Sicily! The person with the most energy: our tour director Vanessa!

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So not everyone is sleeping. We have cards, friendship bracelet making, and some reading. Dr. Schewe deep at work building Altitude cards.

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Ferry views!

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Mar 2
DAY 4 begins! A morning bus ride out of the capitol to the outer rim of the island.

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Driving through the city happened to catch some of the various architectural sights you can see across the island β€” a true mix of influences!

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A stroll along the bayside of Marsaxlokk Port and stalls. We had the chance to learn about the role the bay plays in Maltese culture. Boats are prized possessions and are often painted in vibrant colors.

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