Italy & Greece – Student Authored Book

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
At Campion School, Mumbai, we believe that there is no substitute for ‘Education
Through Action’ and that exploring people, places, cultures, economic opportunities,
and technological advancements through travel, complements and completes the
educational experience. This philosophy matches our endeavor to create responsible
and dynamic global leaders and global citizens by bringing the knowledge of the world
to the classroom as well as encouraging students to go out into the world. These two
methodsareessentialtocreateempathy,understandingandInternationalcollaboration.
In line with this mission, our students recently journeyed to Italy and Greece. We
chose this program for its focus on exposing students to the rich culture and history
of two of Europe’s most-sought after destinations, Italy and Greece. To augment the
broader program, we selected the Young Authors Program, which ensured students’
engagement and experience. This Student Travel Chronicle is an outcome of this
collaborative and exploratory module. It captures the entire journey in students’ own
words and photographs. It even showcases their learning from the intense, eight-day
interaction with the world’s most successful democratic nations.
I would also like to recognize the efforts of EdTerra Edventures; a Truly Educational
School Trips company that is well aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular goals
and developmental needs of students. We acknowledge the contribution of their staff,
especially their on-journey educator, the Journey Mentor and Visa Assistance Services.
Their professionalism made the journey effortless, safe and enriching for each one of
us.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to the students, who participated and engaged with
the program enthusiastically. I hope that each parent may feel proud of this highly
demonstrable publication that will keep reminding their sons of their achievement and
capabilities, lifelong.
Sincerely,
Mr. Paul Machado
Principal
Campion School, Mumbai

A journey to foreign soil is always replete with learning and excitement for any young and
inquisitive mind. ‘When the destination country is Italy, so fabulously rich in history and
architecture, one can only imagine the myriad ways in which Indian students may absorb
and construct learning out of a meaningful encounter with its people and culture.
For EdTerra, an educational journey is about enabling students to construct knowledge
through a meaningful encounter with new cultures, without diluting their fun and excitement
or restricting their wandering, curious minds. EdTerra achieves this through its Program
Development Team (PDT), which is comprised of both Indian and international experts. The
PDT carefully designs culturally neutral tools that enable students to meaningfully observe,
record and articulate their impressions. These tools are deployed through a process that
encourages teamwork, meaningful discussions, recording observations through digital
media and finally synthesizing all this into a media product that showcases the ideas and
learning of the students.
This publication, ‘Italy and Greece’, is one such media product that captures the 8 day journey
of learning of the gifted students of Campion School, Mumbai, in images and words. This
beautiful book serves as a window into the Italian and Greek experience for those students,
peers and parents who could not be a part of the journey. It showcases the intellectual and
creative capacities of the students, credit for which is rightfully due to their parents and
school.
EdTerra Edventures would like to thank Campion School, Mumbai, for their efforts and
support which made this journey of discovery possible, with a special mention to the Principal,
Mr. Paul Machado, for guiding us throughout the process of finalizing our journey plans and
accompanying the group as well. We are also indebted to the accompanying teachers both
for generously supporting EdTerra with their vision and wisdom to successfully conclude this
journey of learning. We encourage you to read on and re-live the learning and adventures of
these students through the words and photographs that follow.
Sincerely,
Christine Massey
Senior Manager, Program Development Team
EdTerra Edventures
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Our Journey
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EdTerra Moments
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Venice
Athens & Delphi

OUR JOURNEY
Written and photographed by: Jevin, Kabir, Mrudgandh, Naman & Soham
The journey to two of the most historically
and culturally rich European countires, Italy
and Greece, was the most mesmerizing trip
for us. Italy along with Greece is known to
be the birthplace of western culture. Both
these countries are famous for their art and
architecture, which is magnificently displayed in
their museums and monuments.
In Italy, the first place to experience art was
Rome. On a chilly Thursday morning, we started
our journey by visiting Trevi Fountain in Rome. It
is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and
one of the most famous fountains in the world.
It is a fantastic work of art. It is a famous belief
that if we throw a coin over the shoulders into
the water, all our wishes will come true. After
visiting the fountain, we attended a workshop on
pizza making. We made delicious pizzas under the
guidance of a master chef. Our first day was a
blast and we really enjoyed it.
Our next day started early with a loud wakeup
call at 6:45 am. Soon, we were ready to visit the
famous city of the Pope, Vatican City. We were
joined by our guide who gave us the tour of the
Vatican Museum.This museum had many painting
of famous artists. Following this, we explored the
city of Rome. We visited the Arch of Constantine
and the Colosseum which we explored from the
outside. The entire city of Rome was like a history
book that had come to life.
On our way from Rome to Bologna, we visited
the enchanting city of Pisa. At this wonderful
destination, we saw the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Here, we were told the reason of the tower
leaning. The reason was that the tower was
constructed on soft ground and the ground had
difficulty in supporting the weight of the tower.
Hence, when they started constructing the third
floor the tower started leaning.
Bologna provided us with a refreshing rest at
night and we geared up the next morning to visit
Modena. Here, we headed to the Ferrari Museum,
where we got valuable information about the
life and work of the creator of Ferrari cars, Enzo
Ferrari. We also saw an exhibition of the modern
and old cars designed by Ferrari. We even took a
tour of the Ferrari factory where the posh Ferrari
cars are made. We ended this magnificent tour at
the private race track of the Ferrari drivers.
After the Rome, we set off for our journey to
the beautiful and captivating city of Venice; its
history and its architecture is mesmerizing. We
were told that Venice is made up of 118 islands.
Venice is famous for glass creations and we got
an opportunity to visit a glass factory. We also
saw two most famous bridges in Venice. It was
an amazing experience for each of us to see a
popular and fascinating city like Venice.
Once we finished exploring Venice, we drove
to Milan where we visited the famous Milan
Cathedral. Then we took a flight to Athens, the
capital of Greece. The next day we drove to Delphi
to explore the ruins of the Temple of Apollo. We
were transported to a completely different world
there. We also visited the Delphi Archaeological
Musuem. The last day was the best as we joined
huge crowds to visit Athen’s most famous
monument, the Acropolis. The view of the city
from the Acropolis is a memory we will have in
our minds and hearts forever.
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5 Elated to witness a slice of Roman history at the Colosseum

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5 Hanging out in the Piazza Del Duomo in Milan

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5 In the lap of ancient Greek mythology, at Delphi!

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The hundreds of tiny bridges on the island of Venice
provide great photo opportunities
The architectural marvel that is the Milan
Cathedral, left us in complete awe
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Come join us on the Rialto Bridge!
The top of the Spanish Steps offered a great view of
the city of Rome
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ROME
Written and photographed by: Aseem, Chirayu, Hanumesh, Siddhaanth
& Vivaan
One of the most visited and highly complex
cities in the Italy is Rome. We started our tour
by visiting the Trevi Fountain. This fountain is
a remarkable work of art which is more than a
sculpture. Legend has it that if you take a coin in
your right hand and throw the coin over your left
shoulder into the fountain, all your wishes will
come true.
After visiting Trevi Fountain, we made our way
to a workshop for making pizza. We learned
the tricks of pizza making, and then made pizza
for ourselves. It is true, that when we cook
something with our own hands, it is the tastiest
food. And so was this pizza. Tastiest in the world.
Total Italian bliss! This was it for the day.
The very next day we left for Vatican City. It has
the most huge, impressive and beautiful church,
St. Peter’s Basilica. We learnt about the history
of the church, paintings and sculptures. It was an
amazing and remarkable museum. We also learnt
about two types of statues, viz, Classical and
Hellenistic.
After this, we went to various churches and
chapels and then to the Colosseum which
is believed to be the biggest and grandest
amphitheatre which was used for gladiator
fights and games. It was a popular site for
spectators to view the mock sea battles (for
only short time), hunting animals, executions, re-
enactments of famous battles and dramas based
on Classical mythology. The theatre was used
for entertainment in the early medieval era. It
was later re-used for different purposes such as
housing for poor people, conducting workshops,
quarters for religious orders, a fortress, a
quarry and even as a Christian shrine. It was a
magnificent and spectacular sight. Unfortunately,
we couldn’t go inside. We, then, moved on to the
Spanish Steps.
We learnt about the history of the Spanish
Steps. Then, we split into groups to climb these
steps. While walking and climbing these steps,
we imagined what it would have felt like to be
a Roman emperor. How overwhelming would it
have been for emperors to view Italy from these
steps! Rome is known for its fashion labels, and
we saw many outlets in the area of Spanish Steps.
Some of us bought purses for our mothers. This
was the last leg of our tour in Rome which was
very interesting and enchanting. At the end of
our visit, we learnt that Rome has an enchanting
history, with many hidden secrets to discover
and stories to tell! But the question is, “ARE WE
READY TO LISTEN”?
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5 Trevi Fountain, the pride of Rome, had us wishing three wishes, as per tradition!

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5 Every nook and corner of Rome is a tourist’s delight

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5 St. Peter’s Basilica is a true work of art

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Happiness is hanging out at Trevi Fountain with your
friends!
Gelato in Rome...a must do!
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Creating memories in Rome
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Exploring the Piazza di Spagna or the Spanish Square

MODENA
Written and photographed by: Aditya, Daniel, Pruthvi, Rian & Soham
Modena is an ancient city, famously known for its
automotive industries, as it is filled with many
sports car making factories. Today, we got an
opportunity to visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum in
Modena, followed by a visit to the neighbouring
town of Maranello, where we visited the Ferrari
Factory, the Ferrari Museum and the Ferrari race
track where F1 drivers practice. At the Enzo
Ferrari Museum, we watched a short movie
on the life of the creator of Ferrari cars, Enzo
Ferrari. His story and journey was an inspiration
to us. He was an Italian motor racing driver
and an entrepreneur who had a unique design
sense, and has created some of the best cars
in the world. We saw different models of Ferrari
cars - LA Ferrari California, 458 Italia, replicas
of the engines (V8, V12), (V6 for Maserati) and
many more. Some car models were dating back
to 1948. The racing history of Ferrari cars are
beyond imagination.
In Maranello, we boarded a bus that toured us
around the Ferrari Factory. We saw the different
parts of the factory where different parts of the
cars are created. During the tour, our guide told
us about the main buyers of Ferrari cars being
from United States of America, China, Russia,
United Kingdom and India, and in Europe, from,
Germany, Italy and France. They produce about
30 cars a day. It takes 6 weeks to produce a
car and another 8 months to deliver it. We also
came to know that in comparison to Ferrari who
produce 300 engines, Maserati produces 1000
engines in a year. The engines of the Ferrari cars
are produced in two factories in Modena which
are huge and the only two of its kind in the world.
It also has a research centre and a team of 3,400
engineers who work in these factories. It was
interesting to know that Ferrari cars and their
parts are not available in advance. They are made
on orders and are then handcrafted. Once the
cars are ready, they go for test drives which are
conducted by specialized people.
The competitors of Ferrari cars are Lamborghini
and Ducati. The F7 drivers come to Italy before
the season for training. The street Ferraris are
tested on the Fiorano Circuit racing track, while
the F1 is tested in Barcelona.
Our tour to one of the world’s famous sports
cars was thrilling and overwhelming. We enjoyed
this part of our trip the most.
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5 A sheer dream come true to be at the Ferrari Museum
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We shopped for Ferrari souvenirs!
It was interesting to learn about the powerful engines
used in Ferrari cars
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We were blown away by the powerful engines
on display
Exploring the engine exhibit at Museo Ferrari
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VENICE
Written and photographed by: Agastya, Ambar, Tanish, Vidit & Shourya
After visiting the beautiful city of Modena, we
embarked on a beautiful drive to Padova. Enroute
we stopped for lunch at Pisa, where we got time
to visit the Square of Miracles and the Leaning
Tower of Pisa. We continued our drive to Padova
and reached in the evening. The next morning,
we made our way to the boat boarding area, and
once aboard the speed boat, we soon reached the
enchanting city of Venice, made of 118 islands
and 400 bridges. As we proceeded, we saw a
huge equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel
II, the first king of united Italy. Before his rule,
Venice was an independent city.
We gradually moved towards St. Mark’s Square.
We were all ears when our tour guide told us
about the history of Venice. She described to us
the Clock Tower and its relevance to the island.
She pointed out two statues and a bell on top
of the Clock Tower, and told us that the statues
were called the Moors and they ring the bell
every hour, for the past 2000 years. Initially, the
process of ringing the bell was done manually,
but in the year 2000 this was updated and made
automatic. Below this level is the winged Lion of
Saint Mark holding a bible. This is also a symbol
of the city of Venice. At St. Mark’s Square, we
saw the Doge’s Palace, also known as Palazzo
Ducale. This is one of the main landmarks of the
city of Venice. This palace was the residence of
the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the
former Republic of Venice. Later, this palace was
opened as a museum in 1923.
Next, we visited a famous Murano glass factory.
Here, we got a chance to see the centuries-
old tradition of glassblowing and transforming
them into magnificent glass sculptures. We
then shopped for some glass products from the
factory showroom.
After a sumptous lunch, we went for a much-
awaited gondola ride. A gondola is similar to a
canoe, except that it is narrower than a canoe.
It is propelled by a gondolier, who uses a rowing
oar, which is not fastened to the hull, in a sculling
manner and acts as the rudder. The Grand Canal
is the main waterway of Venice and the major
water-traffic corridor in the city. Water buses
and private water taxis are the main mode of
public transport available for local people.
After enjoying the gondola ride, we spent some
time shopping for souvenirs at the gigantic St.
Marks’s Square. After the wonderful experience
at Venice, we waved goodbye to this glorious city
and headed back to Padova.
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5 The gondola ride, the pride of Venice, awaits us
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5 St. Mark’s Church is an architectural marvel
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5 Rialto Bridge, one of the landmarks of Venice, stretches out behind us

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Venice is all about narrow alleyways, lots of
bridges..and lots of exploring
Delighted to be on the island of Venice
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Fascinated by the unqiue craft of Murano
glass blowing
The best way to explore Venice is by foot!
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ATHENS & DELPHI
Written and photographed by: Hiranyam, Manvir, Shantanu, Vedaant & Viraj
Once we completed the first part of our journey
of exploring Italy, we made our way to sunny
Greece. We landed in Athens, and the following
day we traveled to the navel of the earth,
Delphi. This historic city was also known as the
sanctuary of Pythia, the oracle or the priestess
who was consulted about the important
decisions throughout the ancient classical world.
Pythia was highly-regarded, for it was believed
that she channelled prophecies from the Greek
God Apollo himself.
Delphi is a very beautiful place which has
tremendous architecture and a great history.
We visited the Delphi Archaeological Museum,
which is home to extensive artifacts unearthed
during excavations at Delphi and nearby areas.
It is operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture.
As, we walked around we saw various ancient
structures that are made of stone. There are
also numerous statues that are broken, but
nonetheless beautiful.
Later, we followed the path along the Sacred
Way to the Sanctuary (temple) of Apollo, the
path which was followed by the ancient pilgrims.
On the way to the Temple of Apollo, there are
many ancient treasuries and monuments. The
Temple of Apollo has always been the focus of
Delphi, be it during ancient times or in the current
world. We saw a statue of a Charioteer of Delphi,
also known as Heniokhos. It is the best-known
statue surviving from the Ancient Greece and is
considered one of the finest examples of ancient
bronze sculptures. This charioteer has the most
beautiful eyes.The site was marvellous and the
museum was amazing. The museum is filled with
paintings, inscriptions and statues. They are all
detailed to the minutest fold.
Our team, ‘Viraj and the Chipmunks’ trekked
throughout the site. We were diligently following
our guide, Depi, a Greek lady who knew the history
and the significance of the place thoroughly. We
loved the Temple of Apollo which is famous for
its oracle. Ancient Greek temples are mostly
famous for the oracle it contains, where pilgrims
from all over ancient world would come to have
their fortunes told.
After Delphi, we explored the city of Athens. Our
guide gave us interesting information about the
city. the icing on the cake was our visit to the
pride of Athens, the Acropolis. We were amazed
by the structures within the Acropolis, including
the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon.
The site was very, very crowded and we ere
pushed up in a crowd and came down to the
entrance in a crowd.
We loved this trip and were awestruck by the
beauty and wish to see such beautiful places
again. By the end of this day, we felt that it is
better to enrich our soul with beauty and calm
our minds by visiting such magnificent places
than to follow the normal routine of our daily life.
Places like this take us to a different world where
life was very different from our current modern
world.
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5 Geared up for an afternoon of Greek mythology at the Temple of Apollo
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The views from the Temple of Apollo were
breathtaking
Hanging out at the Acropolis in Athens
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Learning about Greek mythology was the
highlight of our journey
Entering the Acropolis made us feel no less
than Greek Gods!
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OUR JOURNEY
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Jevin Shah
Mrudgandh
Kumbhar
Naman Talreja
Hi! I am Jevin Shah, a responsible and generous student of Campion School. In school,
I mostly represent my house for basketball. I have great interest in discoveries and
always look forward to learning more. I want to be a gamer. I love my family and like
to spend time and share my problems with them. I am a great fan of Marvel movies
and enjoy watching their movies. I enjoy going on school trips with my friends. I was
excited to go on a trip to Greece and Italy and I relished the experience thoroughly. I
hope you will enjoy reading my bio.
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Hi! I am Mrudgandh from Campion School. I like reading. I am an expert in computer
coding. When I got an opportunity to visit Italy and Greece, I grabbed it at once. I am a
history lover too, thus, I was fascinated by the history of Rome and the Vatican City.
I read about these locations and was waiting to experience and learn more. The trip
was indeed very informative and gave me an insight into the life of kings, emperors
and popes. I truly enjoyed my trip. I had a great time with my friends and I am looking
forward to more trips like this.
Hey! I am Naman Talreja. I study in Class 8. I like playing football and basketball. I also
love to draw. EdTerra Edventures, a well-known student travel company, told us that
they were planning a trip for us to Italy and Greece. As soon as I heard about this trip,
there was no way that I could miss it. By the end of the trip, I was convinced that I
made a very good decision. I totally enjoyed this trip and loved the places I visited. It
gave me invaluable knowledge and memories to cherish, all my life. If I get another
chance to visit these places with EdTerra, I would love it.
Soham Gawade
Hi! How are you guys? My name is Soham Gawade. I am from Campion School,
Mumbai. I love playing cricket and football. EdTerra Edventures planned a trip for us
to Italy and Greece. Before leaving for the trip, I learnt many things such as being
independent and packing my own bag. This was something I never learnt before. As
this was my first trip abroad, I was a bit nervous. When we reached Italy, we visited
several beautiful places like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Vatican City, also known as the
City of the Pope, and many more. I would like to thank EdTerra Edventures for adding
this memorable journey to my life.

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ROME
Aseem Kulkarnki
Chirayu Jain
Hanumesh Jaiswal
I am a 13 year old boy studying in Campion school, Colaba, Mumbai. My favourite
hobbies are travelling and reading about animals. History is one of my favourite
subjects. I like observing magnificent structures like Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of
the world. I am a keen learner and always interested to learn the culture of different
places. Travelling to Italy and Greece enhanced my thinking capability and satisfied
my curiosity. I acquired abundant knowledge by surfing through the museums and
witnessing ancient history through my own eyes. The love for my favourite subject
has grown with this. My travel with EdTerra Edventures will always be a notable part
of my life.
Hey! I am Hanumesh Jaiswal from Campion School. I study in Class 8. EdTerra
Edventures, a well-known student travel company, planned a trip to Italy and Greece
for my school. When I first heard about the trip, I was very excited. My love to explore
new places gave me more reasons to go on this trip. I play cricket and football. My
favourite subject is mathematics and I love to solve sums. I am an animal lover
especially dogs and cats. The best thing about this trip was the way we were taken
care of and treated, which impressed me the most. I would like to thank all those
people who have taken the effort to make our trip a success and memorable.
Hey! My name is Chirayu Jain. I am 11 years old and I study in Class 6. My hobby is
to play cricket. During my trip, the thing I liked most is the Trevi Fountain in Rome
and the gondola ride in Venice. I was stunned to see Michelangelo’s painting on the
ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. I also loved making my own pizza during our pizza making
workshop. The view from the top of the Spanish Steps was incredible. Overall, my trip
was fabulous. The most twisted point in our journey was when our flight from Milan
to Athens got cancelled and we took another flight.
Siddhant Samant
Hey! I am Siddhant from Campion School. Activities such as reading and writing
interests me a lot. Acting is an important part of my life, as I belong to the India’s
most famous Bollywood city. My passion for acting has given me opportunity to act in
two movies till now. People around me mostly remember me for my wide knowledge
and my sense of humour. I also like poetry and stories. I like subjects like science and
literature. I aspire to study in IIT. Though, I have kept my option of becoming an actor
open. I totally enjoyed my trip with EdTerra to Greece and Italy.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Vivan Shah
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Hey! My name is Vivan Shah. I love cricket and swimming. Our school, alongwith
with EdTerra Edventures, planned a trip to Italy and Greece. I was very excited and
thrilled about it. My parents came to the airport to drop me. We were a total of 25
students from our school. We went to many places like Spanish Steps, the Vatican
City and many more. This trip was a perfect example of gaining knowledge through
experience. I am thankful to my parents, my teachers and my team for making this
journey successful. I am blessed to have visited these beautiful countries. It was an
unforgettable experience.

MODENA
Aditya Betgeri
Daniel Fernandez
Pruthvi Jain
It has always been a dream for me to explore places but when I got a chance to
travel with EdTerra Edventures, it was an irresistible offer, and a big gift for me. The
trip took us through the history of Greeks and Romans, the wonderful discoveries,
architecture, culture, trade and glory of ancient Europeans. It further became exciting
when we were asked to form groups to do our projects. I also got a chance to fulfil my
wishes at Trevi fountain in Rome. I loved this tour which was filled with wonders, love,
learning and overall fun. EdTerra is truly a wonderful organisation which understood
our needs and was ready to help us.
Hey! My name is Pruthvi Jain. I study in Campion School. I love travelling and want
to be a globetrotter. I want to explore places and learn the culture and customs of
the places I visit. Playing football and cricket excites me. The journey to the European
continent was amazing! It was very tiring though. But traveling with friends brought
back the energy in me. In Italy, we visited places like Rome, Modena, Venice, Bologna,
Vatican City and Milan. In Greece, we went to Athens and Delphi. While exploring
Greece, we learnt a lot about goddess Athena and Greek architecture. I am impressed
by their history and wish to travel to similar places in the future. I really had a great
time.
Hey! My name is Daniel Fernandez and I study in Campion School, Mumbai. I love
being in the midst of nature and in the outdoors. I play football and basketball. I go for
swimming too. EdTerra Edventures took us on an educational trip to Italy and Greece.
We travelled by Emirates from Mumbai to Rome, via Dubai. It was an incredible flight.
In Rome, we first saw the Trevi fountain and we ate Italy’s famous gelato. We visited
the Vatican City the next day. We also saw the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of
Pisa. My trip was totally marvellous. I wish to come back and visit these places again
and explore more. I am also happy to get the chance to throw a coin into the Trevi
Fountain.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
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Rian Mehta
Hey! I am a 12 year old boy named Rian Mehta. I study in Class 7 in Campion School.
I visited Italy and Greece with EdTerra Edventures. We visited six places in Italy
including Rome, Vatican City, Modena, Bologna, Venice and Milan. The two places we
visited in Greece were Athens and Delphi. This was my first International trip without
any family members accompanying me. Wow! I had a great time throughout and
had lot of fun with my friends and my team (RASDAP). We giggled and chuckled and
cracked a great number of jokes together. THIS WAS THE GREATESTTRIP OF MY LIFE.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Soham Balsari
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I am Soham Balsari, an 11 year old student living in Mumbai and studying in Campion
School. I love playing cricket and I am the bowler of my team. I am a good gamer and
programmer. I am a creative writer and interested in art. Computers interest me
a lot and I am inquisitive to learn internal parts of a PC and CPU. When I grow up,
my dream is to design cars for a super car company. I want to thank my school and
EdTerra for arranging such a brilliant trip and giving me an opportunity to go on this
trip.

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Agastya Pandya
Ambar Juneja
Hi! My name is Agastya Pandya. I am from Campion School. I study in Class 6. I love
to travel and explore new places. This year when our school planned a trip to Italy
and Greece with EdTerra Edventures, I was sure of grabbing this opportunity. But, at
home, I had to work hard to convince my parents to agree for this trip. Wow! They
finally did. This was my first trip with EdTerra Edventures. We visited many places in
Italy like Rome, Modena, Padova, Venice, Athens, Pisa, Delphi and saw some amazing
sculptures, artifacts and architecture of ancient times. This was a great experience
for me to learn and see many amazing artifacts of the past, which have many stories
to tell. I would like to thank my school, EdTerra Edventures and our teachers for this
trip.
I am Ambar Juneja from Campion School. I am 12 years old. I live in Mumbai. I love
reading and playing video games. I am good at understanding logical concepts and
can reason well when required. I am a sports person. I enjoy playing football and
basketball. I am a good actor and sometimes very mischievous. I like eating biscuits
while reading a book. I am quite a naughty person who likes to play pranks on others.
This trip helped me to be with my friends and learn to work in groups. Greece and
Italy are excellent places and I had an awesome trip.
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VENICE
Shourya Saraf
My long and adventurous journey to Italy and Greece was awesome. Hello! My name
is Shourya Saraf. I study in Class 6 in Campion School. I love to play badminton and
I look forward to becoming a badminton player in the future. I want to set up a big
business of my own and keep my family happy. I have good leadership qualities. I am
quite fond of literature and this trip enriched my literature further. Travelling is an
important part of my life. Thus, I will always cherish my trip to Greece and Italy. I wish
to work with EdTerra when I grow up.
Tanish Gupta
I amTanish Gupta, a responsible 12 year old boy, studying at Campion School, Mumbai.
I represent my school in cricket. My favourite subject is science, though biology is my
most preferred subject. I am a good speaker. Technology excites me and that is the
reason I took part in K-12 camp’s gaming course. I like to do many things in my life
such as exploring new places, going outdoors, watching action movies, listening to
pop music, eating chocolates and pizzas and meeting friendly people. My zeal to travel
made me come to Italy and Greece. Moreover, Italy is famous for its pizzas, pastas
and gelato whereas in Greece the people are very friendly. I have more reasons to
come back again and I wish to be back in the future to experience more.

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Vidit Bohra
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“We are all here on this planet, as it were, as tourists. None of us can live here
forever” - Dalai Lama. Hey! I am Vidit Bohra, alias Algebra. I felt privileged travelling
with EdTerra to Greece and Italy. I am 11 years old and I study in Campion school, one
of the best schools in Maharashtra. I am a vivid reader and love fantasy and mythical
stories. I also love writing. I want to publish my own book. EdTerra has made my wish
come true. Now, I love writing even more. I am an inquisitive child. I am grateful to
everyone who took the effort to make our trip comfortable and memorable.

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Hiranyam Gupta
Maanvir Kamani
Hi! My name is Hiranyam Gupta. I am very fond of reading. After our final exams, we
were told about a trip to the most beautiful places, Italy and Greece. I heard a lot
about these places and was very excited to go. During this trip, we walked a lot and
our tiny feet were tired. This trip was very special for me as I was travelling without
my parents. I have never been away from them. So, this was bit scary for me. But I
overcame my fear and travelled without them. I would miss them and felt home sick
at times. On this trip, we were the noisiest group and enjoyed making noise.
My name is Maanvir Kamani and I and I am from Campion School. I study in Class 7. I
love playing sports like football, basketball and cricket. I am also a good singer and a
good speaker. My favourite subject is science. I also like playing video games as they
help me to relax. Our trip to Italy and Greece was an enjoyable experiences. The places
we visited had a really nice ambience and we felt welcomed and comfortable. EdTerra
Edventures, a student travel company, is amazing as I had so much fun travelling with
them. In future, I wish to travel with them again.
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ATHENS AND DELPHI
Shantanu Chavan
Hey! I am Shantanu and I study in Class 7. My hobbies are playing cricket and going
swimming. When I came to know about the trip to Italy and Greece, I was instantly
geared up to be a part of it. We visited Rome, Modena, Padova, Venice, Athens,
Pisa and Delphi. Some of the famous sites we visited during our journey were the
Colosseum, Spanish Steps and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This was a really good
experience for me, as I learnt a lot about their ancient history, beliefs and stories. I
feel grateful to my school, EdTerra and our teachers for arranging this trip. It is the
best example of experiential and visual learning. The stories I heard and the places I
visited will always be in my memory.
Vedaant Poddar
Hello! I am Vedaant Poddar from Mumbai. I was very excited when EdTerra Edventures
came to our school. They came to invite us for a 9 day educational trip to Italy and
Greece. They told us about the places they planned to take us to, and also played a
quiz with us. Our amazing journey started with Rome. We first went to Trevi Fountain.
Here, there is a superstitious belief that if we throw a coin with our right hand over
the left arm, all our wishes will come true. I enjoyed each and every place we visited
and was amazed to see the beautiful architecture, artifacts and rich history of each
place. Here, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to EdTerra Edventures.

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Viraj Thakur
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“All roads lead to Rome” - A famous saying which summarizes our trip in a nutshell.
My name is Viraj and I study in Class 8. EdTerra gave me the chance to go on an
enjoyable yet educational trip to Italy and Greece. I love reading and writing a lot. And
this trip gave me the perfect opportunity to combine learning with fun. I researched
about each place which was mentioned in our itinerary and learnt about its historical
significance. The Young Authors Program was a golden chance to express my views
and weave a story. This trip helped me to explore new places. It was great to
experience the learning which I thoroughly enjoyed.

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TEACHERS
CELIA ANN
ROBINSON
I am working with Campion School for the last 32 years and coordinating the Pre
Primary and Primary sections for the last 15 years. I am extremely passionate about
all that I do and take opportunities thrown at me seriously & with utmost sincerity.
I was delighted to be a part of this trip to Europe in May 2018. It was a wonderfully
organised trip by EdTerra; every detail was looked into so as to make it a tour worth
remembering for all. Ms. Christine, who accompanied us, was always available and
saw to our well being on the entire tour. The entire trip left us mesmerized and
awestruck! I do wish to record a note of gratitude to our Principal Mr. Machado and
all the organizers for making this journey on foreign soil so memorable!

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