WE LIKE THEM THEY LIKE US IT'S A MATCH

The day started with our team breakfast, journal reading and "thought for the day."
Jeri's journal of Monday's events was "spot on" as the Brit's say. Pilar offered several "thoughts for the day" and let the team select the most appropriate one. Yeats' thoughts on education was the winner.
 

Then we "hit the ground running, but our drive to school took a lot longer.  Tuesday is "Market Day" in Monopoli and since the market is close to our hotel, we encounter much congestion.  Rita met us at school with her warm smile and calm Italian way in sharp contrast to the "hustle and bustle" of the school day that surrounded us.
 

Today we were "truly a the divided team". Pilar, Lisa and I joined Rita for morning classes. Michael, Jeri and Phyllis headed for the "great outdoors" on a class field with another group of teachers.

Within the next 3 hours, "Team Rita" met with 3 different classes. I have forgotten the energy level of teenagers, and this made each class quite unique. Finally, saved by the bell, Rita rescued my team and the hikers returned. 

The field trip, which included an encounter with a donkey, left us a bit weary and  bedraggled, but we returned to school and finished our classroom activities

This isn't our donkey, it's Dominick!

Once again a "team divided", three of us headed off to the market with Rita and 3 finished the day at school.

Stopping for a Rest on the way to
Caffe Napoli

For lunch - il pranzo -  we met at Caffe Napoli for a pannino (sandwich). After lunch we once again parted our waits weather "off to a siesta" or a relaxing walk. We closed our day with a team meeting, a delicious meal and friendly chatter.