Balboa Park, Little Italy, and Bonfires at the beach

Yesterday was a full and exciting day with a visit to the historic Balboa Park and Little Italy in Downtown, San Diego. At Balboa Park, the students enjoyed the botanical gardens and visiting museums like the San Diego Air and Space Museum and the Hall of Champions Sports Museum. A beautiful, preserved area with 39 museums, gorgeous Spanish style architecture, and lots of history, this was a great stop to round out our time in San Diego.

The next stop was Little Italy in Downtown San Diego. Although San Diego's Little Italy can't compare to the real thing, the students enjoyed walking the streets and seeing things that Italian Americans do in San Diego.

Finally, after the host family kids went to meet their families, the university went down to the beach where the had a bonfire full of smores and fun! Smores are and American treat that includes graham crackers, chocolate and a toasted marshmallow...YUM!

Fun in the Sun at Mission Beach-One of San Diego's Top Beaches

Fun in the Sun! What a gorgeous day at Mission Beach!! Students played American football, soccer, and volleyball as well as cruised around the very fun Belmont Park. Some of the students were even brave enough to test out the very cold ocean water! What a great day to enjoy one of San Diego's most famous beaches.

Today we will head down to the historic Balboa Park to visit some museums and see a bit of Italy in San Diego when we head to Little Italy. Look for a new blog tomorrow to find out how it was!

Shopping and Bus Rides!

As we all know, the students love to shop!! We have visited several places to do shopping and the kids love to buy American clothes. All of their friends in Italy will be jealous of their beautiful new clothes.

Also, the students staying with families ride in vans everyday to go to their homes. They have a lot of fun talking with each other and getting to know their drivers!

Viva Las Vegas!!!

It was hot, but it was fabulous!!!

After a long, hot afternoon of cruising the "Strip", visiting the water show at the Bellagio, the tigers of the MGM, riding rollercoasters at New York, New York, watching the gondoliers at the Venetian, and shopping at Hard Rock Cafe, we showed, ate, and hit the town with all our glitz & glam. Our night was spent watching the most popular show in Vegas: Cirque du Soleil Beatles Love. What a fantastic, breathtaking show that left us all dancing and singing "All you need is love..." What a special weekend we will always remember!

A few of our Fearless Leaders...Rafa, Sajima & Lauren