Jeanne on Foreign Ground: A Wicked Smart Delegation
I sat waiting at the Ferry station, the airport cab having dropped me off prior to the delegation's arrival. That gave me time to think. What if they don't like me? What if I'm not cool enough? What if I'm not wearing the right thing? What if they don't want to hang out with me? Continue Reading »
Juliana on the Inside: The Last Day
The last day is infamous on a People to People program. At the beginning of the journey, it feels like you have all the time in the world, that the trip will never end - but it eventually does. And when that fateful day comes, you have to make the most of it. Continue Reading »
Juliana on the Inside: Home Stays
And as I imagine, you are very curious as to what goes on during the home stay time. Well honestly, every home stay is different - but I can tell you what mine consisted of. . . Continue Reading »
Juliana on the Inside: My People to People Moment
Two days ago we arrived from the Ferry into Bari, Italy from there we headed straight to Pompeii. A magnificent city that was doused with lava hundreds of years ago. these ruins were absolutely fascinating, The way these people lived has been exceptionally preserved, and was incredible to see first hand. Our next stop was a convent, that's right with nuns and everything. And we actually stayed the night there! This is where I had one of my favorite People to People moments. Continue Reading »
Juliana on the Inside: One Big Happy Family
Well it's official, my delegation has bonded! The first day is a little over whelming, when you are surrounded by unfamiliar faces, but I can tell you from experience - it won't stay that way for long! Continue Reading »