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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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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DAY 7 THREAD:

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





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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DAY 6 THREAD:
After a sweet breakfast, common for Italians, students jumped on the bus to head to the Siracusa Archeological Park — 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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DAY 5 Thread:

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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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 — a true mix of influences!

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DAY 3: A beautiful sunrise over the water. The view from the hotel is quite a sight after a night’s rest.

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Students started this morning with a photo shot on the beautiful stairs outside the hotel and inside the hotel!

And strike a POSE!

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DAY 1 wellllll NIGHT 1 of #MVMalta24

We had the chance to enjoy some dinner at the food court before heading to the gate.

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We even had a little bit of free time at the gate!

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DAY 9 - LUZERN
We start the morning at breakfast reflecting on quotes from our great German figures debate last night. And we start to prepare for a walking tour designed by students!
#MVEurope2023 #MVInterim2023 #MVInterim Planning is key to designing a good activity — as these students are learning.
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DAY 8 - Munich to Luzerne. With a stop at that one world famous castle! 🏰 But first some memories of last night since most of the students are sleeping because of our 6 AM wake-up call. 😴🥱

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DAY 7 - MUNICH

I think the pictures & memories from today will be quite different. Learning a lot of hard history. We are prepared, asking questions, & listening with open hearts & minds. #MVEurope2023 #MVInterim2023 #MVInterim

Morning wake up calls were done in person. today. We started a VERY cold morning meeting Brigitte, our tour guide around Munich for an in-depth look at Bavarian history and the World Wars… all leading up to understand why we visit a place like Dachau Concentration Camp later today. #MVEurope2023 #MVInterim2023 #MVInterim twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

DAY 6 — Salzburg to Munich. First stop at Hangar 7 outside the city, the home of Red Bull

#MVEurope2023 #MVInterim2023 #MVInterim More shots! I was told there was a good mural in the bathroom. We didn’t get to get too far into the museum because they were filming a movie there today. Nonetheless, the kids enjoyed the sights!

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Then, up the funicular to Festung Fortress in Hohen Salzburg. #MVInterim2023 #MVEurope2023 #MVInterim

I’m told there are pictures of snow angels that I may be able to get from students. Students, Anna and Reese, learning about medieval and post-Reformation torture with @Aschewe24. Heard: “Dr. Schewe, when can we take European History?”

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DAY 5 — Salzburg! 🌨️ Woke up to snow, and, of course, first down for breakfast. But I saw students in the gym! 🎼 “Tea with jam and bread” indeed! 🎼

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DAY 4 - A second day in Vienna. Today’s itinerary includes a tour of Melk and off to Salzburg! In the morning outside the Danube River Cruise, the students loved the graffiti.

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Next up, a lesson on how to ask a lady to dance. Quite a feat for some of our students. But such fun to watch and cute. ☺️😁

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DAY 3: Starting with a walking tour of Vienna with Karl, our local guide for this morning.

Nearby is the Vienna City Hall and beginning in the Volksgarten.

#MVInterim2023 #MVInterim #MVEurope2023 Learning about the Vienna Boys Choir ans important historical figured like Emperor Joseph II

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DAY 1 in Vienna! 🇦🇹 Willkommen in Wien!
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#MVInterim2023 #MVEurope2023 starts today! Students were slightly concerned to see luggage fall off a cart. 😅🥲

Thankfully, it was 100% not our luggage! 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