On Sunday I was accompanied by Leif, a counselor with our program, to Vallemaggia (Magic Valley). We decided to bike down the valley twenty miles through little villages and pathways along the River Maggia. We stopped for a swim at the picturesque spot (below left) and then made the rest of the way down to Locarno and the bottom of the valley. Getting back to the van was a bit of an adventure and poor Leif had to wait with the bikes in Locarno for 3 and half hours.

Yesterday morning I hosted a breakfast for the counselors at my place, although they ended up doing most of the cooking. They enjoyed the view of the surrounding mountains from the balcony.

Last week, I learned that my 13 year-old niece will be coming for second session. I am very excited to share the TASIS experience with her. She flies over in just eleven days time.

A few days ago, I booked a one-way flight for New Delhi, India where I will start the second leg of my trip. The departure date will be August 26^th from Milan.

Ciao tutti!