For the weekend, Betty and Perry organized a wonderful tour of nearby cities. After breakfast we were off in a 16 passenger van (with driver) for an adventure. We drove past expansive olive groves and some gnarled trees, some hundreds of years old. Our first stop was Ostuni. We swarmed the local market in search […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]