Art & Architecture of Italy 2018

Heading home

...what light through yonder window breaks? It is the East and Vicky is the sun!

More "hurry up and wait" pix at the airport

Airport selfie!

Last breakfast in Italy!

Free day gondola ride for Annette, Amber, Rachel H., Stephanie, and Jackie.

“It was worth taking both a bus and a water taxi to get to Venice.” —Rachel H

Even in the 15th century, set designers like Giovanni Battista Gisleni were still dramatic! —Chelsea

Peeking through the store window watching students sample Venetian treats.

The intrepid few who climbed up to the balcony of San Marco (Annette, Rosa, Rachel G., Willa, Jackie, , Stephanie, and Connor.)

Rachel G's discussion of climate change and its effect on Venice.

San Rocco’s dog brought him food in the wilderness during the Plague years of the 14th century. Today he sports a crocheted vest and makes friends with students!

Interior of San Rocco- very opulent!

Scuola/charitable organization- San Rocco. San Rocco was a plague Saint and this building housed a society that helped plague victims.