Thought for the day: We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. – Marian Wright Edelman We’re at the halfway point in the 2-week program of teaching conversational […]
This morning we woke up to our first cloudy and breezy day. It was actually a relief from the previous day’s heavy air. We met as usual for our morning meeting and discussed the day’s assignments. Claire and Lexi joined us today to go to the school to work with the high school students to […]
Oh! Did we forget to mention breakfast? As I began my day at the pool looking overlooking the sea- quiet peaceful- fisherman are on the rocks trying to perhaps catch lunch or dinner! Next – forget what they say about being able to find a hot breakfast in southern Italy. We are blessed with an […]
It is very pleasant to report Tuesday was another clear and warm day in Monopoli, Italy. The slight morning breeze is to be appreciated. Tuesday morning is the open market day. At seven o’clock vendors are setting up awnings, tables and crates to display shoes, ladies’ clothing, men’s clothing, housewares and even furniture. Some women […]
Volunteers From Six States Will Arrive in Monopoli June 21st. Twelve volunteers from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey & New York will soon walking, talking, and enjoying all Monopoli has to offer – especially engaging in conversational English with children, young adults, and professionals. All want and need to improve their English speaking skills. […]
Our final day was full of last minute packing, good byes to students, teachers, and newly made friends. Perhaps the most moving moment of the day occurred at school in the morning. Two of the students surprised us with an impromptu concert in the teacher’s lounge. A young man played the violin, accompanied by a […]
As our time ends, classes seem to get better and better. Three team members and Phyllis had an interesting bus ride to Piazza Garibaldi where they waited for the four others to arrive. The bus also transported students. Lively conversation made the ride too short. A lunch of an antipasti and crisp salad followed by […]
We are back at the school today, ready and eager to meet with the students on our 3rd to the last day. Vicky and I accompanied Rita to her class and then worked with a small group of students, making up stories together and solving crossword puzzles. After more conversations with students in the classrooms, […]
Today the schools were closed, because they were in the processing of cleaning after the rigors of Election Day. Since this was a day without scheduled classes, the entire group was scattered about. Vicky, Jane and I caught the train and returned to Monopoli. In the afternoon, I tutored Carolina. Since she is more advanced, […]
Today is the Feast of St Rita. Rita is the name of our Italian host in Italy. Her students presented her with flowers for her feast day and we are so proud to have our picture with her on this special day. Our day was wonderful. I met & talked with students in Rosa’s classes […]