Wednesday May 18, 2022:
Today the group woke up to a bright sunny day in Genoa. The morning began with having a nice breakfast in the garden while enjoying cappuccinos and freshly made bread. Piazza Sant’Anna was first on the “to-do” list for the day.
Close to the Clemson villa, Piazza Sant’Anna is a square located in the quarter of Castelletto within Genoa. Sant’Anna includes intact structures dating back from the 1600s and the students got to visit two of these deeply rooted historic buildings. The first building visited in the square was the church of Sant’Anna (St. Anne), which is a typical Baroque style Genoa church. The second building visited in the piazza was Antica Framacia Sant’Anna that dates back to the mid-17th century. It was the old pharmacy for the convent located within the piazza.
Today ended with a delightful dinner made by one of our students with the help of some of her classmates. She prepared pasta with lettuce, olive oil, tomatoes, and spices, yum! Some of the pictures taken today by professor Frances Ford as well as the students can be found down below. We’re excited for what is to come in their adventures!
Thursday May 19, 2022:
Today was a fun-packed trip to Cinque Terre! This location includes five old villages on the Italian Riviera, which the group hit the ground running first thing this morning to catch the train. Each Italian Riviera village has its own unique style but all are stunning! Riomaggiore was the first of the five villages visited by train followed by Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and lastly Monterosso. While walking around these locations, the group explored churches, shops, scenic routes, and breathtaking views. Some of the pictures taken today by professor Frances Ford as well as the students can be found down below. Very exciting!
