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title: "June 18, 2026: Travel to Rome"
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Hello from the Mile High City! Day one consists of lots of airport time, but our students are doing well. Perhaps this is one of the harder days for the students to be without their phones. Long layovers and flights seem to be like the perfect time to distract yourself with your phone. However, I’m always edified by the creativity of our students during these travel days. While most people around us endlessly scroll their phones, our students’ creativity shines with plenty of games, good conversations, and of course plenty of food from the airport. Soon we will be in Rome. Caio for now!

 

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