Monday, June 9- Our Last Day

Today was the final day of our  three week study abroad experience in Belgium, France, and England. We began the day with breakfast at the hotel and then finished packing our suitcases with all of our souvenirs. Some of us even had to buy new suitcases to carry home the goods. Our first stop was Russell Square, our familiar train stop, close to the hotel. 

After an hour train ride to London Heathrow Airport and working our way through check-in and security, we had about 3 hours to eat, chill, and  spend our last few pounds sterling.

Next, we boarded our U.S.-bound flight around 4:00PM. Dinner choices were chicken with mushroom risotto, eggplant with mozzarella, and stewed beef with mashed potatoes. We also had a snack of chicken pesto or cheese pizza at the end of the flight. One pleasant surprise was that the flight wasn’t full, so we had room to spread out. 

We enjoyed the entertainment on our individual screens, and  we all appreciated the Bluetooth connectivity!!! The flight was about 8 hours and we arrived on time at Washington - Dulles. After a brief search for a missing passport that was quickly found, we made our way through customs and security.  First stop for many of us was Chick-fil-A and then a brief rest before our trip back to Cincinnati.

We boarded our 10:10 PM flight on time and in an hour and a half we landed in Cincinnati.

Throughout these three busy weeks, we learned about international sport, facilities,  and event management abroad. We experienced new cultures, enjoyed delicious food, developed lasting friendships, and made unforgettable memories. 

Dr. Veraldo