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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Saturday, July 19th
10:30 am
Students arrive at BCCC
11:15 am
Bus arrives to BCCC (A1 Limo)
11:30 am
Buses depart from BCCC to Newark Airport – check in
5:15 pm
United Flight #40 to Rome leaving nonstop flight
Day 2
7:45 am
9:30 am
12:00 -pm
2:00 pm
2:30- 2:45
4:45 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Sunday, July 20th
Arrival in Rome – Pick up luggage, customs, and board bus and load instruments on van
Transfer to Perugia by bus,
Stop for lunch at lakeside Ristorante Pigra Tinca
Depart for the hotel
Check- in hotel /check instruments/ relax/ pool?
Meet lobby and depart to visit Perugia (1 bus makes two trips, bus available 4:00 PM)
Meet in Perugia to go back to hotel (1 bus makes two trips back)
Dinner hotel
Day 3 Monday, July 21st
8:00
Breakfast at the hotel
9:00
Rehearsal
10:45
Depart for Assisi
11:30
Guided visit of the Basilica
12:30
Assisi – lunch on your own3:00
Meet to return to the hotel
3:40
Arrive hotel/ pool /shower/ change for concert
6:00
Dinner at the hotel
7:45
Depart for the concert venue
9:30
Concert # 1 in the Cathedral of San Lorenzo
11:15
Return to the hotel
Day 4 Tuesday, July 22nd
9:00
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00
Check out – load bus and instruments
10:30
Depart for Padova
12:30
Stop for lunch on the way (1 hr)
3:30/4:00
Check in hotel/ pool/ shower/ dress for concert
6:00
Dinner at the hotel
7:45
Depart for the concert
9:30
Concert # 2 in Padova in the yard of the Palazzo Zuckermann
11:15
Arrive back at hotel
Day 5 Wednesday, July 23rd
8:15
Breakfast
9:00
Board bus for Venice
9:45
Arrival in Venice proper
10:15
11:00
1:00
2:30
4:30
6:30
8:30
On the boat!!
Guided walking tour of the town ( 2 hrs)
Lunch in spots suggested by guide/ free time (1 ½ hr)
Duomo/Palazzo Ducale guided tour
Free time (visit other attractions/ have gelato/ enjoy the view, shopping, etc…)
Meet and board boat
Dinner hotel
Day 6 Thursday, July 24th
Transfer to Montecatini and visit Verona on the way
7:30
Breakfast
8:30
Check out, depart for Verona
9:30
Arrive in Verona (2 ½ hrs for sightseeing), lunch on your own, Piazza Erbe Market.
12:15
Meet and board bus
12:30
Depart for Montecatini
3:00/3:30
Check in, relax, pool, shower, change for concert
6:00
Dinner
7:45
Walk to concert site
9:30
Concert #3 Terme Tettuccio
11:00
Back in the hotel
Day 7 Friday, July 25th
8:00
Breakfast
9:00
Warm-up instruments
9:15
Masterclass (1 hr. class)
10:45
Depart for Lucca
11:30
Arrive Lucca (2 ½ hrs. sightseeing/ lunch on your own)
2:00
Meet and leave for the beach (Viareggio)
6:45
Meet and return to hotel
8:30
Dinner
Day 8 Saturday, July 26th
Florence all day, guided walking tour, Uffizi museum- Concert #4 Piazza della Signoria
7:45
Breakfast
8:45
Depart for Florence
10:15
Arrive and leave instruments and clothes in storage at the venue
11 – 1PM
Guided tour
1 – 2:30
Lunch on your own
2:30
Uffizi (1 hour tour) YOBC will split in 5 groups of 22, entering at15 minute intervals
3:30 to 6
Free time
6 – 7 PM
Site rehearsal
7:30 PM
Dinner in a close by restaurant: Ristorante La Republica (next to the piazza del Duomo)
9:00PM
Back at concert site and get changed
9:30
Concert # 4 Piazza della Signoria (at the Loggia dei Lanzi)
Day 9 Sunday, July 27th
Transfer to Rome stopping in Siena for lunch (visit Il Campo, Cathedral Yes!!)
7:45
Breakfast and checkout of the hotel
9:00
Depart for Siena
10:30
Arrive in Siena and walk to Il Campo11:00-1:00
Guided Walking Tour
1:00-3:00
Free time and lunch on your own
3:00
Meet and walk to bus
3:30
Leave for Rome
6:00
Check in hotel
8:00
Dinner
Day 10 Monday, July 28th
Rome - Visit Vatican museums (guided tour)
7:30
Breakfast
8:15
Leave for Vatican (2 buses)
8:30
Meet guides at the Vatican
9:00
Vatican museums and St,. Peter’s (2 hrs.)
11-12
Take pictures/ souvenirs/ enjoy the view
12:15
Return to hotel
1:00
Lunch hotel, relax, siesta
4:00
Back to Center 1st group (1 bus)
4:20
Back to Center 2nd group (same 1 bus)
6:45
Dinner al fresco Restaurant Il vero Alfredo;Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 30, 00186 Roma Italy
8:45
Meet guides and night walking tour of Rome piazzas and fountains (about 1 ½ hour)
11:00
Return hotel 1st group (1 bus)
11:15
Return hotel 2nd group (same 1 bus)
Day 11 Tuesday, July 29th
Rome – visit historic points of interests, last dinner in Rome, in the hotel 7:30
Breakfast
8:00
Leave to Coliseum 1st group
8:30
Leave to Coliseum 2nd group
8:50
Entrance to Coliseum 1st group
8:55
Entrance to the Coliseum 2nd group
Guided tour of Palatine Hill, Forum and Coliseum
12:30-2:00
Lunch at pizzeria next to Coliseum “Pizzeria Forum”
2:00-5:00
Free time
5:00
Return hotel 1st group
5:20
Return hotel 2nd group
5:20
Pack bags freshen up
7:30
Dinner at the hotel
Day 12 Wednesday, July 30th
We are going home!
4:30
Get up
5:00
Be done – Load instruments and luggage in the buses, take packed breakfast from hotel
5:30
Leave the hotel on our way to the Airport
9:50
United Airline Flight #41 to Newark,
Depart Rome at 9:50 am
Arrive Newark 1:35 pm local time
11:00
Depart by bus for BCCC
11:45
Arrive BCCC – Welcome Home!
Hotels
Dates
20-22
July
22-24
July
24-27
July
27-30
July
City
Hotel
Address
Phone
Perugia
Hotel Gio
Via R. D'Andreotto, 19, 06124 Perugia (PG)
+39 075 573-1100
Padova
Best Western Gallilei
Via Venezia 30 - 35131 - Padua (PD)
+39 049 770-2222
Montecatini Park du Regina
Viale Diaz, 8, Montecatini Terme, (PT)
+39 0572 71232
Rome
Piazza Di Portamaggiore, 25 - 00185 ROMA
+39 06 702-7927
Websites of Hotels
Perugia
Padova
Montecatini
Rome
Hotel Porta Maggiore
http://www.hotelgio.it/?=&lng=en
http://www.hotelgalileopadova.it/en/home-page.aspx
http://www.regina-hotel.it/en/
http://www.hotelportamaggiore.it/en/default.html
Flight Information
United Air Flight #40 Departing Newark 5:15 pm July 19, Arriving Rome 7:45 am July 20
United Air Flight #41 Departing Rome 9:50 am, Arriving Newark 1:35 pm July 30
YOBC Italy Tour
Perugia (Sunday 7/20 pm)
This largely intact medieval city actually dates back to 310 BC! It’s the perfect model of a self contained
city-state. Today it is known for its university as well as the annual Umbria Jazz festival and the
Eurochocolate convention.
Arrive via Monorail; meet at train platform for return to hotel
Don’t miss:
**Rocca Paolina-(stop here first) - the labyrinthine underground medieval city (coolest place in
summer!) take escalators in Piazza Italia
Duomo-aka Cathedral San Lorenzo- housing Virgin Mary’s stolen wedding ring, now kept under 15 locks
& keys!
Aquadotto- Roman arches
Etruscan well (3€) across piazza
Corso Vannuccimain pedestrian
thoroughfare
connecting
Piazza Italia to
Piazza IV
Novembre,
getting a flavor
of Italian life and
people. Also
check out del
Prior and
Oberdan
Streets.
Baci!!! Italy’s
Hershey kiss- a
great souvenir
Rocca Paolina
Etruscan well
Assisi (Monday 7/21)
First settled in the 7th century BC this hillside town reveals pristine medieval architecture. It is best
known for its Basilica di San Francesco, built in honor of Italy’s patron saint, St. Francis (1182-1226). He
is the founder of the Franciscan monastic order, championing poverty, chastity, & obedience.
**Dress Code: NO bare shoulders; NO shorts; NO skirts above the knee
Group tour of the Basilica di San Franscesca – 2 churches in 1; absolutely stunning!! The Upper church
is Italy’s 1st emaple of Gothic style; the Lower church showcases Romanesque architecture . (restrooms
available here)
Don’t miss:
Piazza del Commune- walk to this main square for food, shops, and the Temple Minerva
Temple Minerva- former Roman temple, monastery and prison! Now a church
Corso Mazzini- walk the main street of Assisi with traditional shops
Rocca Maggiore- castle ruins outside of town via a short walk with views of Umbrian countryside
Anfiteatro Romano- 1st century Roman arena now housing a garden
CONCERT #1- SAN LORENZO CATHEDRAL in Perugia
Piazza del Commune
Anfiteatro Romano
Temple Minerva
Padova (Tuesday 7/22)
Padova is home to Italy’s 2nd largest university with 50,000+ students (watch for bikers!) along with
notable greats: Dante (1265-1321) philosopher; Galileo (1564-1642) scientist; Donatello (1386-1466)
artist; Giotto (1266-1337) artist; Sweetsir (1953-present) musician; Montega (1431-1506) artist
CONCERT#2 –PADOVA @ PALAZZO ZUCKERMAN
The Pasta Eater
By Luca Giordano
~ In the 17th century
rich people carried a
fork when they dined
out, but its use spread
very slowly from Italy
and came into
common use only
about 1750. So if King
Louis XIV could eat
chicken stew with his
fingers without
spilling it, how can we
fault this working man
for enjoying his pasta
without a fork?
(caption courtesy of A
History of Western
Society by McKay et al)
Check out these 2014 Italian Chart Toppers:
-Alessandra Amoroso- “Ciao”
-Annalisa- “Senza Riserva”
-Giorgio- “Tu Mi Porti Su”
-Train- „Drive By“
-Emma- „Cercavo Amore“
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Venice (Wednesday 7/23)
NO cars or buses allowed! This city of islands and winding canals is open to boats and pedestrians only.
Swimming in canals is expressly forbidden, so put on your walking shoes because getting lost is part of
the experience!
Our day begins with a Vaporetto ride to Piazza San Marco on the Grand Canal. Look for several different
architectural styles along the way….Byzantine (high rounded arches, colored marble), Gothic (pointed
arches, many windows), Renaissance (symmetry and proportion), Baroque (curving lines and ornate
decoration). Don’t miss the Rialto and Ponte dell’Accademia bridges!
11AM-1PM: Guided walking tour of the city to hit the highlights
1PM-2:30PM: Free time in groups- see suggestions below
**Dress Code: NO bare shoulders; NO shorts; NO skirts above the knee
2:30PM-4:30PM: Guided tours of the Basilica San Marco (look for gorgeous tile mosaics inside) and of
Palazzo Ducale- the seat of Venetian power for centuries; complete with private residence, many state
function rooms and of course a jail (once housing noted writer and scoundrel Casanova, the only
prisoner to ever escape said prison!)
4:30PM-6PM: Free time in groups- see suggestions below
Things to Do and See with your Group:
***Diners beware: the open caffés in St Mark’s square will charge a significant seating fee in addition to
any food or drink ordered…..this can make your Gelato rather pricey!! Recommend exploring markets
or alleyways for many other delicious options. It is customary to get food for take-out, to be eaten on
church steps, parks, or just while wandering.
Campanile-the brick bell tower in St Mark’s square- climb up for a great view from lagoon to alps. 8€
Musseo Correr- museum of Venetian art, history, and archeology. 14€
Rialto bridge and Market- 1 of only 4 bridges across the Grand Canal- now made of stone as its wooden
predecessor burned down! Good place to find food and many shops.
Jewish Quarter-or Ghetto- located in section Cannareggio, largely residential and home to many
synagogues
Accademia Bridge –a pleasant walk to this beautiful bridge across the Grand Canal; explore the San
Marco section along the way
Gondolas- 40 minutes for 80€ per person- 6 person min for this fee; singing NOT guaranteed.
Alternative: a short ride across the Grand canal on a traghetto instead 1.50 per person- remain standing
during the journey- find these between the 2 main bridges along Grand Canal.
Quintessential Venetian souvenirs: Venetian masks and blown glass- look for mille fiori designs!Public
bathrooms to be found in St. Marks square and at foot of Accademia bridge.
Verona (Thursday 7/24)
Jewel of northern Italy! Best known as the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and the Taming of
the Shrew! The origins of this city remain shrouded in mystery. Come discover the old town….
We will be walking together: From Piazza Bra (at Roman Arena) follow via Oberdan, turn Right onto
Corso Porta Borsari, go through gates to Piazza Erbe, turn left onto via Duomo, , then right to the Pietra
Ponte. Come back by via Cappello to meet at Piazza Bra.
To explore with your Group:
Roman Arena- dates back to 1BC; has historically hosted gymnastics competitions, choreographed
hunts, fights and battles (but uniquely NO human sacrifices happened here); now hosting the world
famous opera festival each summer! Imagine the acoustics! 6€ entry fee (requirement for formal
evening wear waived during daytime visits)
Porta Borsari & Porta dei Leoni- Original ancient city gates- Porta Borsari will lead you into the old city
of Verona
Arco dei Gavi- Ancient triumphal arch dating to Roman times
Casa de Juliette (via Capello #27) –Juliette’s house
Ponte Piedra over the River Adige- an old Roman bridge rebuilt after WWII with original materials
recovered from the river
Piazza Erbe- large market square with many dining and shopping opportunities
Duomo and
St
Anastasiabeautiful
churchesnice for a
cool down!
€ 2.50
CONCERT #3 TERME TETTUCCIO
Piazza Erbe
Lucca (Friday 7/25 am)
If only these walls could talk!! They would tell us of the fateful day when Caesar, Pompey, Loughran, and
Crassus agreed to rule Rome jointly (how democratic)! Listen closely for strains of Giacomo Puccini’s
famous operas as this is his birthplace.
Eat Lunch Here and Don’t Miss:
Walk or bike the walls-stretch your legs on the 2 miles of city wall and ramparts surrounding Lucca
Walk the main street Via Fillungo from the site of the Roman Anfiteatro to near the Duomo
**Church of San Giovanni- active archeological site containing Roman ruins and prior church ruins;
climb the tower for great views
Torre Guinigi- a rewarding climb up 227 steps to the top of this tower, hosting a rooftop garden. Look
for tree roots that have grown into the rooms below 3.50€
Palazzo Pfanner - Baroque palace museum and Italian gardens; fee
Gelateria Veneto- on via V. Veneto- the best gelato and cream filled frozen fruit treats in town. Mangia
bene! (indicated by a red dot on the map)
Viareggio (Friday 7/25 pm)
We are spending this afternoon relaxing on the Italian Riviera, with opportunities to swim in the
Mediterranean. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
Gelateria Veneto (Lucca)
Florence (Saturday 7/26)
Also known as Firenze, Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and known the world over for its art
treasures! *** PICK POCKET ALERT- be extra careful today
11AM-1PM: Guided walking tour of historic center of town (all together)
1PM-2:30PM: Free time- see suggestions below
2:30PM-3:30PM: Galleria degli Uffizi-A guided tour of THE museum of Italian renaissance art! This
impressive collection was bequeathed to the city be the last of the influential Medici family, Anna Luisa
Maria. Marvel; Absorb; Enjoy!
3:30-6PM: Free time- see below
To explore with your Group:
Duomo- architectural masterpiece at the heart and center of Florence.
Campanile- Gothic bell tower with a grand view at the top of 414 steps—Are you up for the challenge?
(indicated by a red dot on the map)
Battistero- check out the stunning Ghiberti bronze doors (quite literally representing a lifetime of work),
and the interior dome mosaics from the 14th century. **find Ghiberti’s self portrait hidden at the lower
left of the Jacob and Esau panel!
Ponte Vecchio- a charming old bridge dating back to 1345. To this day only jewelers and goldsmiths
may have their businesses here as decreed by the ruling Medici family in 1593. (They had tired of the
plebian butchers, grocers, and blacksmiths formerly found here.)
Mercato San Lorenzo- shop for great bargains here; especially leather and clothing items
Mercato central- vast indoor FOOD market
San Lorenzo market- this is located around the Mercato central
Piazzale Michelangelo- across the Ponte Vecchio in the Oltrarno section; find a copy of Michelangelo’s
David, numerous outdoor cafes, and a great view of the Florentine countryside (indicated by the aqua
dot on the map)
Palazzo Pitti- opulent palace showcasing the wealth and influence of the Medici family; now open to the
public and housing multiple Galleries within. 13€ combined ticket
Giardino Boboli- formal Italian gardens behind the Palazzo Pitti- separate entrance and ticket 10€
Neptune fountain- famous outdoor waterworks (indicated by a purple dot on the map)
**Shoppers beware: avoid buying designer knock-offs from street hawkers! Fakes are illegal and YOU
(not the peddler) pay the substantial fines if caught by police!
CONCERT #4 PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA –with Michelangelo’s David!!
Siena (Sunday 7/27)
We make are making a stop in this beautiful Tuscan town, famed for its twice yearly horse race (the
Palio) run right through the main streets and town square. Each of the 17 Contrade, or districts of Siena
sends 1 horse to run in this race. Each contrade is represented by an animal or mythical symbol.
11AM-1PM Guided walking tour of Siena
1PM-3PM Free time and lunch; Don’t miss:
Il Campo- felt to be the finest public square in all of Italy! Check out the 9 distinct brick patterns under
your feet- representing each member of the medieval government of Nine.
Duomo- a rather fine example of Gothic style. This is a stunning surprise!! Check out the recently
rediscovered crypts beneath the church floor; take note of the inlaid marble floors (which took 200
years to complete!!) and Italy’s oldest stained glass windows, as well as many artistic works by father
and son Nicola &Giovanni Pisano.
Santa Maria de la Scala- former hospital ward with scenes depicting hospital life, across from Duomo
Via Banchi di Sopra- main street of town lined with palaces
Bini Pastry shop- on via del Fusari- Not to be missed! (indicated by a red dot on the map)
Il Campo
Vatican City (Monday 7/28)
This is the world’s smallest independent sovereign city-state, located entirely within the city of Rome!
(public restrooms located in Basilica)**Dress Code: NO bare shoulders; NO shorts; NO skirts above the
knee
9AM-11AM: Guided tour of Vatican museum and St. Peter’s Basilica
Vatican Museums- highlights include the Octagonal Courtyard, the Raphael Rooms, & the Room of the
Signature.
Sistine Chapel- home of the 10,000 square foot masterpiece by Michelangelo!
St Peter’s Basilica- no fewer than 5 of Italy’s greatest architects and artists- Bramante, Raphael, Peruzzi,
Antonio Sangallo the Younger and Michelangelo- died while working on this ‘new’ church, originally
erected in AD 320 over the tomb of St. Peter
1PM: Light lunch/siesta in hotel; Free time with your group- see suggestions below
4:00 Bus #1 / 4:20 Bus #2 : Bus tour of Rome
8:45PM: Night time guided walking tour- a moonlit parade featuring Rome’s famous fountains!
Trevi
Fountain
Fontana del Tritone
Rome (Tuesday 7/29)
“Rome, a lifetime is not enough”- but we will do our best to conquer it in 2 days! This major world city
famously intertwines antiquity with the thoroughly modern world! Do your best to take it all in.
***PICKPOCKET ALERT
8:50 and 8:55AM: Guided tour of Palatine Hill, the Forum, and Colosseum (we step back in time to visit
the former center of western civilization)
Colosseum- largest amphitheatre in the world; impressive remnant of the stadium where gladiators
once fought for the chance to live another day! Was later repurposed as public housing, religious
quarters, a quarry, and then a Christian shrine
Forum- the political, civic, and religious center of ancient Rome- these ruins represent 900 years of
history; imagine once glorious speeches or triumphal processionals happening here
Pantheon- this well preserved structure has been in continuous use since the 7th century, primarily as a
Roman Catholic church
Palatine hill- THIS is where ancient Rome started back in 1000 B.C.; In Roman mythology this is the
location of the legendary Lupercal cave where the twins Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome, were
discovered. Now this area is home to Rome’s rich and famous
Spanish steps-la Scalinata is the widest staircase in Europe connecting the Piazza di Spagna with its
Fountain of the Unfortuante Boat (Fontana della Barcaccia) to Piazza Trinita dei Monti. There are 135
stone steps.
Campo de Fiori- home to Rome’s most colorful open-air market. Formerly where executions took place!
Piazza Navona-this public space was built on a previous stadium site, and has hosted many Games and
theatrical performances over the years. Notice the 3 distinctive fountains here; most well known is the
Fountain of the Four rivers in the middle.
Trevi Fountain-this large fountain depicts mythical sea creatures amidst cascading waves for your
viewing pleasure. Bring a coin to make a wish!
Emmanuel Monument- this controversial and eclectic monument honors a unified Italy’s first King,
Victor Emmanuel
Piazza del Campidoglio- designed by Michelangelo himself! (indicated by a red dot on the map)
Castel St Angelo-originally built as a mausoleum for Roman Emperor Hadrian; later used as a fortress,
and now a national museum
5PM: the list goes on, but we must return to our hotel by 5PM……
** please refer to additional published guide books for vast amounts of further information!**
YOBC Italy Tour
Useful Phrases and Words
English
Help!
Hello
Goodbye
Please
Thank you
Your welcome
Yes/No
Excuse me
Sorry!
I don’t understand
How much is this?
Where are the toilets?
Do you speak English?
Where’s the nearest ATM?
Do you accept credit/debit
cards?
Can I take a photograph?
I’d like ( a coffee)(an ice cream)
Bill, please
I’m allergic to ( nuts)(sea food)
Italian
Aiuto!
Buongiorno
Ciao (informal)
Arrivederci
Ciao (informal)
Per favor
Grazie
Prego
Si/No
Mi scusi
Mi dispiace
Non capisco
Quanto costa questo?
Dove sono I gabinetti?
Parla inglese?
Dove il Bancomat piu vicino?
Accettate la carta di
credito/debito?
Posso fare una foto?
Vorrei ( un caffe) ( un gelato)
Il conto, per favore
Sono allergic a (alle noci)(ai
frutti di mare)
Pronunciation
Eye-yoo-toh
Bwon-jor-no
Chow
a-ree-ve-der-chee
chow
Per fa-vo-re
Gra-tsye
Pre-go
See/no
Mee skoo-zee
Mee dees-pya-che
Non ka-pee-sko
Kwn-to ko-sta kwe-sto
Do-ve son-no ee ga-bee-ne-tee
Parlo een-gle-ze
Do-ve eel ban-ko-mat pyoo veechee-no
a-chee-ta-te la kar-ta kre-deeto/de-bee-to
Po-so fa-re oo-na fo-to
Vo-ray (oon ka-fe) (oon je-la-to)
Eel kon-to per fa-vo-re
So-no a-ler-jee-ko a (a-le nochee)(ai froo-tee dee ma-re)
Italian Scavenger Hunt
1. Take a picture at a café where it looks like you are balancing a coffee cup on your head (do not
actually attempt unless you went to finishing school!)
2. Stage a surprise proposal to a fellow YOBC member using local flowers.
3. Take a photo of an authentic Italian kiss without totally ruining the moment for the happy
couple.
4. Film of local soccer game with YOBC members cheering.
5. Photo-bomb a fellow group member’s picture in Vatican City. (only where photography is
allowed)
6. Any picture with Mrs. Sweetsir. Caution: this specimen is very camera shy, you must be alert at
all times, ready to capture her on film! Be prepared! Constant vigilance!
7. Photo under/at the whale rib in Verona.
8. Photo or video of street performers.
9. Take a picture of Italian heels in a shop window or your shopping bag if your pockets are feeling
a little heavy. Bonus point for every inch.
10. Get a great video of a grape vineyard.
11. A priceless shot of Mr. Loughran looking like a statue of old.
12. Take a picture of the weirdest sea creature found at an Italian seafood market stand
13. Liven up mealtimes by taking pictures of 6 distinctive pasta shapes.
14. Get a shot of a priest or a nun on a Vespa!
15. Take a stately picture of the Ghiberti Doors in Florence
16. Recreate the pose of the Birth of Venus with your group. Clothes must be worn if this recreation
is in public!
17. Photograph the skimpiest or raciest bikini or speedo you see.
18. Take shots of your group mates imitating both Donatello’s and Michelangelo’s David.
19. Immortalize the best reaction someone in your group has to olives.
20. Beach selfie with your sunscreen. Don’t forget to get your nose.
21. Take a picture of one of your group members doing a handstand on the beach. Please don’t
hurt yourself.
22. Photograph local fishermen and their boat, bonus if they are hauling a catch!
23. Recreate the finger touch from the roof of the Sistine Chapel with maximum drama.
24. Photograph the ubiquitous Rooster; bonus if its alive
25. Stage an epic Gladiator mid-battle pose in a Roman Coliseum.
26. Photograph a kitty cat.
27. Photograph someone orating to an audience in a Roman forum.
28. Photograph 3 festively colored umbrellas alongside festively attired group members.
29. Photograph a YOBC member drooling over one of the following: Ferarri, Lamborgini, Alfa
Romeo.
30. Picture of your whole group eating gelato. At least 4 different ice cream colors needed in the
shot.
31. Picture of 2 people on a Vespa, bonus if one is a YOBC member.
32. Capture a creative pose on the Spanish Steps in Rome.
33. Take a picture of a group member throwing a coin with their right hand over their left shoulder
into the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
34. Gondolier on the Grand Canal in full costume, including hat and boat
35. Take a selfie with the pigeons in St. Marks Square. Work dem tail feathers.
36. Evidence of your people -watching experiences (need creative caption accompanying).
37. Memorialize 3 different symbols of medieval Contrade in Siena
38. Take a picture of a group of nuns.
39. Pose with a Venetian mask on.
40. Take a photo of the Swiss Guard.
41. Photograph the distinctive tail of an Alitalia aircraft
42. Find the face of Cesar. Then cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war.
43. Take a touristy picture of an Italian woman’s shopping basket.
44. Unobtrusively get a snapshot of an Italian family (3 generations must be present).
45. Take a picture of someone (not YOBC affiliated) eating pizza without ruining their dining
experience.
46. Locate and provide evidence as to where the conductors appear erroneously in the tour guide.
RULES
This is a contest between chaperone groups ( A,B, C, D, E and F) Work together!!
Take photos of as many listed items as you can- each item can only be counted once per groupEXCEPT: ALL photos of the camera shy Mrs. Sweetsir will be accepted!
Chaperones must see each photo and will keep a running tally of photos taken for each group, and
report the total to Mrs. Sweetsir on July 28th.
All members of winning chaperone group receive prize while in Italy ! Mrs. Sweetsir is final arbiter and
determines prize (so make sure your photos of her are especially flattering!)
Student Group Assignments
Mark Vandersall/Laura Mendelson
Angelique & Gene Wingert
Trista Walke & Rhonda Lewis
Beth Vandersall
Isabel Wingert
Jonathan Lewis
Nolan Wenik
Emily Day
Schenley Schneider
Stephanie Rue
Rachel Jones
Isaac Ashton
Bendan Massello
Group B
Kathleen Deem & Rebecca Abrams
Kimberly Hae & Pamela Holland
Vanessa Lum & Lauren Carroll
Cecily Mills
Mary Kate Durnan
Isabella Holland
Jennifer Ahn
Dashielle Papula
Joshua Abrams
Katherine Warren
Sophia Asadpour
Micah Christensen
Benjamin Young
Group E
Group F
Tracy & Gary Buttel
Dave & Dawn Osenberg
Trista Walker & Rhonda Lewis
Lindsey Buttel
Laura Krause
Nicholas Hall
Luke Osenberg
Calum Devaney
Stephen Bolton
Adam Victor
Drew Luniewski
Emily Singer
Christina Chen
Flora & Kenneth Kwong
Mary Lazzaro & Hansa Shah
Patrick Tahaney/Bob Loughran/Steve
Justin Kwong
Neel Shah
Michael Lazzaro
Sam Davis
Owen Child
Evan Kownurko
Jakub Gocal
Samantha Purdy
Maia Gaenzle
Hannah Jordan
Grace Wu
Group D
Group A
Janice & Charles Griswold
Frank & Pamela Singer
Patrick Tahaney/Bob Loughran/Steve Sweetsir
Ian Griswold
Frank Singer
Liam Tahaney
Noah Stein
Jesse Rosenfeld
Christian Ortolf
Katherine Cramer
Isabella DiVirgillo
Laura Glatzer
Victoria Gocal
Amaya Christie
Reinah Bauer
Group C
Theresa Davis & Darren Hall
Greg Schapiro & Monica Meyer-Schapiro
Vanessa Lum & Lauren Carroll
Emily Miller
Michelle Davis
Lia Devenney
Tasha Schapiro
Timothy Gehrsitz
Michael Gehrsitz
Brian Buhr
Eric Cyphers
Cheyenne King-Bails
Micaela Grecco
Tour Bus Assignments
Bus #1
Bus #2
Groups D, E, A
Colleen Sweetsir
Steve Sweetsir
Mark Vandersall
Laura Mendelson
Angelique Wingert
Gene Wingert
Trista Walker
Rhonda Lewis
Chuck Lewis
Anastasia Lewis
Tracy Buttel
Gary Buttel
Dave Osenberg
Dawn Osenberg
Rue, Stephanie Elizabeth
Jones, Rachel Kristina
Ashton, Isaac Timothy
Massello, Brendan Charles
Buttel Lindsey
Krause, Laura Ashley
Nicholas Hall
Osenberg, Luke Sebastian
Devaney, Calum
Bolton, Stephen Richard
Victor, Adam
Luniewski, Drew
Singer, Emily Nicole
Chen, Christina T.
Ike Osenberg
Janice Griswold
Charles Griswold
Pamela Singer
Frank Singer
Susan Day
Stephnie Day
Andrew Day
Griswold, Ian M
Singer, Frank P.
Tahaney, Liam Patrick
Stein, Noah Jacob
Rosenfeld, Jesse
Ortolf, Chris Renner
Katherine Cramer
DiVirgilia, Isabella Jane
Patrick Tahaney
Beth Vandersall
Isabel Wingert
Lewis, Jonathan
Wenik, Nolan David
Day, Emily
Schneider, Schenley
Glatzer, Laura
Gocal, Wiktoria
Christie, Amaya
Bauer, Reinah
Groups B, C, F
Bob Loughran
Monica Konig
Gerardo konig
Kathleen Deem
Brian Durnan
Rebecca Abrams
Robert Eroh
Vanessa Lum
John Buhr
Lauren Carroll
Keith Obaza
Theresa Davis
Darren Hall
Greg Schapiro
Monica MeyerSchapiro
Flora Kwong
Kenneth Kwong
Clarence Kwong
Mary Lazzaro
Michelle Lazzaro
Hansa Shah
Kimberly Hae
Paul
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Pamela Holland
Mills, Cecily Joan
Durnan, Mary Kate
Isabella Holland
Jennifer Ahn
Papula, Dashiell Peter
Abrams, Joshua Daniel
Warren, Katherine Elizabeth
Asadpour, Sophia Rouha
Christensen, Micah Jeffrey
Young Benjamin Brett
Kwong, Justin Heng-gin
Shah, Neel
Lazarro, Michael Lorenzo
Davis, Samuel Eric
Child, Owen Masterson
Kownurko, Evan Charles
Gocal, Jakub
Purdy, Samantha Zarine
Gaenzle, Maia Elizabeth
Jordan, Hannah Elizabeth
Wu, Grace
Miller, Emily Kathryn
Michelle Davis
Devenney, Lia
Schapiro, Tasha Meyer
Gehrsitz, Timothy
Gehrsitz, Michael
Buhr, Brian
Eric Cyphers
King-Bails, Cheyenne Jocie
Greco, Micaela Simone
List of Daily Chaperones
Chaperones serve as your parents away from home, making decisions as though you were their child.
YOBC members are expected to comply with their guidelines at all times. Any problems you encounter
should be discussed with your chaperones. Never try to handle difficult situations or problems without
their help. Use the following lists to identify your group and chaperones each day.
Saturday, July 19th Flight Day
Group A:
Patrick Tahaney, Bob Loughran & Steve Sweetsir
Group B:
Vanessa Lum & Lauren Carroll
Group C:
Greg & Monica Schapiro
Group D:
Mark Vandersall &Laura Mendelson
Group E:
Trista Walker & Rhonda Lewis
Group F:
Mary Lazzaro & Hansa Shah
Sunday, July 20th
Group A:
Janice & Charles Griswold
Group B:
Kimberly Hae & Pamela Holland
Group C:
Theresa Davis & Darren Hall
Group D:
Angelique & Gene Wingert
Group E:
Tracy & Gary Buttel
Group F:
Flora & Kenneth Kwong
Monday, July 21st
Group A:
Frank & Pamela Singer
Group B:
Kathleen Deem & Rebecca Abrams
Group C:
Greg & Monica Schapiro
Group D:
Mark Vandersall & Laura Mendelson
Group E:
Dave & Dawn Osenberg
Group F:
Mary Lazzaro & Hansa Shah
Tuesday, July 22nd
Group A:
Janice & Charles Griswold
Group B:
Kimberly Hae & Pamela Holland
Group C:
Theresa Davis & Darren Hall
Group D:
Trista Walker & Rhonda Lewis
Group E:
Tracy & Gary Buttel
Group F:
Mary Lazzaro and Hansa Shah
Wednesday, July 23rd
Group A:
Frank & Pamela Singer
Group B:
Kathleen Deem & Rebecca Abrams
Group C:
Vanessa Lum & Lauren Carroll
Group D:
Angelique & Gene Wingert
Group E:
Dawn & David Osenberg
Group F:
Flora & Kenneth Kwong
Thursday, July 24th
Group A:
Janice & Charles Griswold
Group B:
Kimberly Hae & Pamela Holland
Group C:
Greg & Monica Schapiro
Group D:
Mark Vandersall & Laura Mendelson
Group E:
Group F:
Dawn & Dave Osenberg
Mary Lazzaro & Hansa Shah
Friday, July 25th
Group A:
Frank & Pamela Singer
Group B:
Kathleen Deem & Rebecca Abrams
Group C:
Vanessa Lum & Lauren Carroll
Group D:
Mark Vandersall & Laura Mendelson
Group E:
Tracy & Gary Buttel
Group F:
Patrick Tahaney, Bob Loughran
Saturday, July 26th
Group A:
Janice & Charles Griswold
Group B:
Kimberly Hae & Pamela Holland
Group C:
Theresa Davis & Darren Hall
Group D:
Angelique & Gene Wingert
Group E:
Dawn & David Osenberg
Group F:
Flora & Kenneth Kwong
Sunday, July 27th
Group A:
Frank & Pamela Singer
Group B:
Kathleen Deem & Rebecca Abrams
Group C:
Greg & Monica Schapiro
Group D:
Trista Walker & Rhonda Lewis
Group E:
Tracy and Gary Buttel
Group F:
Mary Lazzaro & Hansa Shah
Monday, July 28th
Group A:
Janice & Charles Griswold
Group B:
Kimberly Hae & Pamela Holland
Group C:
Greg & Monica Schapiro
Group D:
Angelique & Gene Wingert
Group E:
Dawn & David Osenberg
Group F:
Flora & Kenneth Kwong
Tuesday, July 29th
Group A:
Frank & Pamela Singer
Group B:
Vanessa Lum & Lauren Carroll
Group C:
Theresa Davis & Darren Hall
Group D:
Mark Vandersall & Laura Mendelson
Group E:
Tracy & Gary Buttel
Group F:
Mary Lazzaro & Hansa Shah
Wednesday, July 30th
Group A:
Monica & Gerardo Konig
Group B:
Kathleen Deem & Rebecca Abrams
Group C:
Theresa Davis & Darren Hall
Group D:
Angelique & Gene Wingert
Group E:
Trista Walker & Rhonda Lewis
Group F:
Steve Sweetsir & Patrick Tahaney
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Harmony in Motion
While on tour YOBC ran into 6 Italian students playing in a local orchestra who wanted to
demonstrate to YOBC staff Italian folk instruments. Aldo, Bella, Gianna, Leonardo, Rocco and
Rosa each play 1 of the following instruments: Mandolin, Accordion, Tamburini,
Scacciapensieri, Quartara and Zampogna. They come to their demonstrations by Hot air
Balloon, Hoverboard (a countergrav skateboard), Johnny Quest Jet Pack, Vespa, unicycle and
motorcycle with sidecar. Interested staff included both Sweetsirs, Mr. Loughran, Mr.
D'Alecandro, Ms. Claudin and Ms. Mitchell. Use the following clues to help decipher who was
with which staff member, their instrument and their method of transportation.
1. The Sweetsirs were shown instruments by students of opposite gender
2. Rosa, Aldo and the person who play mandolin use wheeled transport
3. Leonardo, the tamburini player and the hot air balloonist live together
4. Bella does not play a mouth powered instrument
5. Gianna demonstrates to a male staff member and plays a mouth powered instrument
6. Rocco and Leonardo play neither mandolin or quartara
7. After the show Mr. Loughran went for a ride in his demonstators sidecar
8. Aldo and Rosa play mouth powered instruments
9. Bella won't ride in motorized transportation
10. Ms. Claudin was shown the zampogna but not by Rosa
11. The accordion player wanted to ride a hoverboard and show their instrument to Ms
Mitchell but got neither preference
12. The scacciapensieri player, Gianna and Mr. Sweetsir got ice cream after the
demonstration. Mrs. Sweetsir did not approve of the ice cream!
Italian Word Search (my apologies if I left out your instrument)
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