Let 70 of us loose at an open mic tavern and this is the result. (@ La Cave in Sanremo, Italy)

We came, we sweat, we learned, we conquered.  A grueling week of ACLE teacher orientation in Sanremo officially finished today with this photo and a resounding sigh of relief.  At 150 20-somethings strong, this week’s orientation was the largest in ACLE history.  We were a team of many hidden talents and nationalities:  Aussies, Kiwis, South Africans, Canadians, Scottish, English, Americans, and Irish.  From here we’ll each embark on our own Italian journey…some to Bari, some to Rome, Veneto Tuscany, Lombardia and beyond.  Stay tuned for the exact coordinates of team Jet Set Zero!  Here’s a clue:  we’re 4.5 hours away from Sanremo by train…

The United Nations of ACLE

Hey all! Well now that Courts the Bailey sisters and I are all together it’s time to fill you all in on the work sides of our adventure; something’s gotta fund the dolce vita!

Perrin and Sarah in action

Orientation began today so our schedule just got more intense, Courts and I are returning tutors having met doing this job before but it’s all new to the Baileys. Courts and I help run the orientation while the girls are on information overload in order to go to camp at the weekend! Where?? We have no idea and that’s what makes the adrenaline pump! It’s going to be a hardcore week of tuning our singing voice and brushing up on playing games while learning the ACLE methodology.

The ACLE Activity Book

Courts and I will be sleeping in the same place tonight for the first time since we got to Italy as it has been non- stop, however we will be room hopping again tomorrow! Musical Beds in order to be the proud owners of WI-FI.