Just about a year ago I found myself throwing a coin with my right hand over my left shoulder with my friend, Alexis, to ensure our arrivederci Roma. Among the throngs of July tourists and cruisers on port of call it felt a little manufactured to be performing the ritual for the second time in my life. Plus it was pretty hard to do without hearing my father's voice in my head saying, "Why the hell are you gonna waste money like that. Those things are worth $1.74." According to legend throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain ensures your return to Rome. I had no idea it would work so quickly for me, but I guess that's where the familymoon comes into play.
My mom coined this the familymoon back in October when I first decided to run a trip for students in the summer on my own, and my sister and her soon-to-be husband decided to come along. Of course I wasn't going to decide where to go without their input, so Italy and France was the decision, even though I has just returned from many of the same places about 2 months prior. Still, the trip promises to be a good one!
Tomorrow morning we'll embark on a 9 day trip with 8 adults from Philly to Rome. Once in Rome we'll meet up with two other groups, one from New York and another from Illinois, that are composed of both adults and students. Keep an eye on this blog often to check out our itinerary, progress, and pictures!
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