Today we had a day trip to Tarquina to see artifacts from the ancient Etruscians, dating back to 9000 BC. We were personally greeted by Mauro Mazzola, the mayor of Tarquina.  He allowed our group a free tour of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco as well as a tour of the Palazzo Comunale (the historic government offices of Tarquina) with beautifully frescoed walls dating from the 1300s. Each member of the group was presented with a book about the Etruscan history and a set of art prints of the frescoes. 

Mayor Mazzola, educator Ale and our translator/guide.

Viewing Etruscan tombs at the museum.

Taking in the gorgeous frescoes.

After a picnic lunch in a park (and a quick shoulder massage) the group began studying their final topic of the trip:  International organizations-their function, relevance and what they can/can't  contribute to our world.

Ale explaining the different types of international organizations.

Listening intently...

Afterward we replayed some of the games we played on Day 1 - the ones involving trust and teamwork.  It is clear to see that this group has connected deeply, as the amount of trust the teens share has dramatically increased.

CLara falling backwards into the arms of her team mates. 

More games of equilibrium - also requiring trust. Much improvement from day 1.

The teens were divided into the international groups of UNICEF, UNEP, InterPol, NATO, WHO, G8, G20, IMF.  Their challenge is to research the positions of their organization and tonight there will be another summit.  This time they were competing for a segment of an imaginary fund of 1 billion Euro for their organization and the groups that presented the most convincing agument for the money was awarded a segment of it.