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Top Of The Island

Very good pictures of the top of Capri. Our study abroad group took a chairlift to the top of the island. The chairlift seats one person and is strung by a wire all the way to the top, maybe a 10-15 minute ride. The ride was peaceful, we floated on top of houses, gardens, trees – it was a dream coming to life.

Chairlift to Capri
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I am terrified of heights, but happy I made myself overcome the fear to see this view.

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The Romans would perch on the top of the island to watch for invaders.. everything was cobblestone and rough walking. Let me tell ya, what a ride! The sky was so blue, you could see for miles.. all the islands from a distance and the caves.

Caves of Capri

During my study abroad trip, our group had the luxury of taking two boats around the entire island inside the many Caves of Capri. Our host at the Villa hooked this deal up, his friend gave us the boat rides for 20 Euro each.. by far the best money spent on another adventurous. Our boat driver was fantastic, pro boater – fer sure. He didn’t speak fluent English but he explained the caves so well, it was a priceless moment.
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Melissa DiVietri Study Abroad
Melissa DiVietri Study Abroad

He was so close to the walls of the caves, it was scary. At some points, the water was so blue – you can see the very bottom. Little jellyfish would float beside the boats, floating so swiftly but don’t touch!

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Its just a fake statue ;)
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One hand is up in the air, waving as you pass by

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Melissa DiVietri Italy Study Abroad

The Mediterranean Sea had monster waves, I mean waves you have never seen before in your life! Our boat would rock so hard from side to side. As we docked to swim, a few members were feeling very sea sick and had to be taken to the dock. I felt bad for them, this adventure was one for the books.

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The coral stuck to the sides of the caves, giving an ancient appeal – don’t touch because coral is very pokey and will cut you. This boat ride was like a dream, something in a movie. I knew I had to take advantage of every moment on the boat ride because it may never happen again.

Breakfast in Rome

The chef and waiter did not speak much English. I worked my Italian skills by using small phrases to order breakfast. I had a cappuccino and orange juice to start the long day in Rome.     All the gals dressed for the day. Our adventures started in The Vatican and moving around the city…

Internet Cafe in Rome

Can’t beat a deal for 0.50 Euro for 15 minutes on a computer or 5 minutes using the phone service. Pick up the phone, dial the number and press the white button when the other party comes on the phone. I had too much fun with the internet cafe, Skyping & calling the States.  

Day 1 – Rome – The Trevi Fountain

Day 1 – Rome – The Colosseum

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy A dream to go inside The Colosseum of Rome, Italy. The walls were fading away, pieces of marble covered the floor as I walked inside the first ring. The ceilings were so…

Longest Plane Trip

Up high in the sky, flying over Roma, Italia! The plane ride was terribly long, 1 1/2 hrs for the flight to Boston. The second flight lasted over 7 overs to the airport in Rome. The sky was clear, clouds were giant cotton balls and the mountains glistened beside the water. I flew Delta to…

Airport Action

Time to Fly!! The moment I’ve been waiting for months! Loss of sleep, anxiety is an all-time high, I am so ready for Europe. I need Italy in my life so bad! Such an adventure, something on my Bucket List. I soak up every single day of my life, this experience is just the beginning…

Excited For Europe

Less than 24 hours until I board the plane for Europe. I am a very last minute person when it comes to almost everything. There are clothes scattered across the floor, items that need to be packed and a check-list for my two courses.. but here I am, blogging for you! I had my hair…

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Breakfast in Rome

The chef and waiter did not speak much English. I worked my Italian skills by using small phrases to order breakfast. I had a cappuccino and orange juice to start the long day in Rome.     All the gals dressed for the day. Our adventures started in The Vatican and moving around the city…

Internet Cafe in Rome

Can’t beat a deal for 0.50 Euro for 15 minutes on a computer or 5 minutes using the phone service. Pick up the phone, dial the number and press the white button when the other party comes on the phone. I had too much fun with the internet cafe, Skyping & calling the States.  

Day 1 – Rome – The Trevi Fountain

Day 1 – Rome – The Colosseum

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy A dream to go inside The Colosseum of Rome, Italy. The walls were fading away, pieces of marble covered the floor as I walked inside the first ring. The ceilings were so…

Longest Plane Trip

Up high in the sky, flying over Roma, Italia! The plane ride was terribly long, 1 1/2 hrs for the flight to Boston. The second flight lasted over 7 overs to the airport in Rome. The sky was clear, clouds were giant cotton balls and the mountains glistened beside the water. I flew Delta to…

Airport Action

Time to Fly!! The moment I’ve been waiting for months! Loss of sleep, anxiety is an all-time high, I am so ready for Europe. I need Italy in my life so bad! Such an adventure, something on my Bucket List. I soak up every single day of my life, this experience is just the beginning…

Excited For Europe

Less than 24 hours until I board the plane for Europe. I am a very last minute person when it comes to almost everything. There are clothes scattered across the floor, items that need to be packed and a check-list for my two courses.. but here I am, blogging for you! I had my hair…

Art.Downtown in Grand Rapids, Mich

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