May 8th and 9th

Buonjiorno! The blog is being updated now, rather than from Italy, because the wireless connection at our final hostel was not strong enough to support blog posts. The final two days of our 125th Anniversary Tour were filled with excitement! On the morning of May 8th, the group left Hotel Rizzi in Ruda and departed for our final hostel, Ostello Domus Augusta in Aquileia. After settling in and exploring the nearby Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (and enjoying some local gelato), the group donned tuxes and traveled to Grado to perform a final concert at Basilica di Santa Eufemia. A delicious Italian buffet-style dinner was provided following the concert.
On May 9th, the group enjoyed a boat ride to, guided walking tour of and free time in the beautiful city of Venice. Following this, the group returned to Aquileia for the last dinner of the Tour at Antica Aquileia, and began packing for the return trip home.
On May 10th, the group left the hostel at 3am and enjoyed a return voyage free from flight delays.

A standard room at the Ostello Domus Augusta hostel:

The group (with our guide, Elisabetta) at Grado:

The group post-performance at the Basilica di Santa Eufemia:

The group at dinner on the evening of May 8th:

A few photos of the group after Venice at the final dinner at Antica Aquileia on May 9th:

 

 

There will be one more post to follow, including acknowledgements and a few final notes. Ciao for now, and thanks for checking in!