There isn't much to say about our annual day trip to Capri, the millionaire's island, except that it's always awe inspiring and romantic, hideously expensive, and everybody loves it.
After days of walking round ancient sites, through bustling cities and up active volcanoes, it's a relief to relax, take in the stunning views, spend the last of the pocket money, and soak up a little Italian indulgence one last time.
The lack of a fast mobile broadband connection means I can only show you some of the stunning photos we took, but I will try to post some more on Saturday once I'm home, so that those of you who can't wait until all the pictures go up on Moodle can see what a brilliant day we had.
As our group this year was smaller, we booked a motor launch and cruised round the island. The views were breath taking and everybody returned to Sorrento feeling invigorated.
Tonight we held our traditional talent show, with Frannie and Sophie crowned joint winners, following some very impressive singing and dancing.
Tomorrow we are having a late start, before heading off to Rome. There is one last Classical adventure to be had - a visit to the former Roman port of Ostia, which we haven't visited before. It's a large site, 30 minutes from the airport, and is well preserved. The Romans were quite a cosmopolitan bunch and the remains here include temples to the Egyptian god Mithras and a synagogue. It should be good.
Depending on how the day goes this may be my last posting from Italy. In case it is can I take this opportunity to publically thank Ian Stewart for organising it and Laura Francis for venturing out on her first foreign foray with the Classics department. The kids have had a wonderful time and have learnt a lot, as much I suspect about each other as they have about the wonders of the ancient world.
I do hope you've enjoyed reading the posts and many thanks for all the comments. It's great to get feedback!
So, until the next time take care and arrivederci.
Mr vS
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