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, […]

We all started our day early squeezed into the hotel minivan for the 15 minute ride to the school. Once there, Phyllis and Rita did a great job of finding each of us a teacher to work with. All morning we “went with the flow” and moved from one teacher to another as needed. I […]

Signs of spring abound in Monopoli.  Whether it be the children, flowers, or just the happy smiling faces, one is certain it is a grand time to be in Monopoli- dubbed the ‘only city. From the children playing with hula hoops to the flower baskets and beautiful rose bushes, on is certain that there is […]

Monopoli, Italy, the “home away from home” for Global Volunteers in Italy will charm you on first meeting. The town-wall rises from the sea, and carries the blending white limestone-houses with their colour rich window-shutters. The town has a good, modern harbor, with a beautiful fish-boat-fleet. On the pulsating fish-and vegetable-market, on Piazza XX September, […]