Day 6 another banner day for SSA. The Visual Arts students started the day in a private sunflower field where they sat and sketched sunflowers while enjoying the Umbrian vista. They met a friendly dog and her owner. Next was a quick visit to Trevi where they experienced music students practicing opera and strings in a converted villa. Finally, they traveled to Assisi where they took in the astounding beauty of the frescoes of Giotto at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. It was a very hot but transcending experience.

“We were able to get up close and draw from real life sunflowers,” said Visual Arts student Annika Mermans. “After we left the sunflower field, we took a stop at Trevi when we saw a beautiful view and got to listen to music. My favorite part was when we went to the Basilica of Saint Francis and able to walk around and learn about the cathedral. “

Meanwhile, the photography students spent the day in Spoleto enjoying lots of delicious food!

“We spent the day with just the photography group,” says Photography student Lola Hyman, “and had yummy meals in other restaurants around Spoleto. I was able to go on a walk past the castle to take some cool photos, and I enjoyed a coffee on the way. We also tried out the tunnels underground with our group and grabbed some gelato together.”