The Conclusion to Latin Ancient Field Studies 2017--by Kelli

Julia designed a beautiful page in for us to sign in the guestbook of Villa Vergiliana.

It is difficult to put into words how meaningful the last two weeks of Latin Ancient Field Studies have been to us all.  We fit so many unforgettable experiences into the time we had together, and this Project Week trip was the very definition of experiential education.  

Not only did our students get the chance to make first-hand connections to the material they have studied all these years in their Latin classes, but they were allowed the opportunity to grow as individuals while supporting one another as a cohesive group.  For many students, this was their first time out of the United States, and for almost everyone, their first time exploring new parts of our world with a greater sense of individual responsibility as world travelers.

I personally could not have had a better experience.  These students made us so proud every step of the way and traveling with them was a real honor for the trip leaders. Leading international trips has become one of the most treasured things I do professionally, and I am so happy I had the opportunity to experience Latin Ancient Field Studies 2017 with these wonderful Overlake students. 

Below are some highlight photos from the last part of our travels at the Villa Vergiliana:

Sarah and Kelli with Mina, our wonderful host at Villa Vergiliana who also helped us with coordination of much of the Naples portion of our trip.

Happy to be at the Villa

Mina's parents, who prepared wonderful meals for us each day we were there.

Mina shows us the homemade bread production in the kitchen.

Homemade bread ready for dinner!

Some time to play at the Villa.

View from the rooftop, Roman ruins below, Mediterranean in the distance.

Enjoying the evening view from the rooftop.

Villa life.

Time to relax at sunset on the Villa rooftop.

This we will miss--A final cappuccino in Capri.