Getting Out and About
This week I was able to post several trip photos on Facebook and Instagram . Two of the trips were part of a 3-day newcomer's orientation call Benvenuti, which I was able to do Wednesday through Friday. The first day is in the classroom with introduction to Italian culture and common Italian phrases and greetings. We also got to visit the local Italian hospital. On Thursday we did a day trip to downtown Vicenza traveling there by bus. On Friday we went to Verona for the day via bus and the regional train. I hadn't been on the bus or train since arriving so it was really helpful getting that orientation. The class is designed for spouses of military members and Department of the Army civilians. The trip to Vicenza included a visit to the Olympic Theater , which is the first indoor theater constructed in masonry in the world. It was designed by architect Andrea Palladio and constructed between 1580 and 1585. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Our guide said it i