Since our beach outing on Wednesday, the students have been discovering further what it truly means to be a traveler, not a tourist. Through exploring small towns, splashing in the waters of the beaches best known to the locals, enjoying the food of the region and…
We are settling in beautifully here in Osimo and Ancona. The Italian families have welcomed the students with open arms, and they are beyond excited to host their American guests. After a day of integration with their host families, the students were reunited today with…
This post features student writing. Hi! This is Milena! We’re on a train to Osimo for our homestay, giving us time to relax and reflect on the last few days we spent in Florence, packed with museums, chapels, markets, and lots of gelato (I think…
These last few days have been a whirlwind of exciting activity! Here are photos (with captions) of the rest of our time in Leysin.
We hit the ground running here in Leysin, Switzerland! After arriving at the Chalet mid-day yesterday, we settled in, then ventured into town to shop for our first picnic together. We divided and conquered the shopping tasks, and our group proved to be an unstoppable…
We’ve received word from the leaders that the group has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland. The group was preparing to board their train to Leysin and everyone was in great spirits!
Bonjour! This is Cara and Terrell, your leaders! After meeting at the beautiful Putney barn, we are beyond excited to begin the adventures of the summer! From Glacier walks and fun group talks to gelato feasts and delicious cured meats, from newfound friends & kin…
Welcome to Putney! This blog is where friends and family can follow along on the group’s adventures through periodic updates, photos, and stories from our leaders and students in the field. While we hope for a blog update once or twice each week, internet access…