Today – a day trip to Rome was planned allowing the teens to see some of the magnificent, historical sights of this ancient city. They had lunch and a relaxing swim at the Navy Officers Club. It wasn’t all fun and games, however. Today they were constantly revising and clarifying the points of their final documents in preparation for their afternoon appointment with UNICEF’s J8 group. The 2 groups of teens met in Rome to present their papers to each other and to discuss together the central issues they wanted to communicate to the G8 leaders. It was a wonderful experience and the teens chatted together at a reception afterwards. Both groups had done a fantastic job in presenting the major issues they feel need to be addressed. We all returned to the boat excited and energized to continue perfecting our document. Slowly but surely, it is coming together.
Educators Luigi and Ale finding a moment to "planfiy" the next session.
Group introductions
Our teens greeting the J8 members and sharing about their time on the Nave Italia.
Commandante Tedeschini presenting the UNICEF J8 with the Nave Italia crest.
The crew of the Nave Italia hand out gifts to the UNICEF J8 participants.
The teens mingling at the UNICEF reception.
The international language of foosball.
Back on the boat, the group is energized to finlize the wording of their document.
