On Wednesday we spent the day in Milan,

a wonderful city - the Fashion Capital of the World.

An early bus ride from Leno left the students... well... a little sleepy.
We found that a bit amusing.

 We found that very amusing.

 Apparently no one else found that amusing. We guess.

 Upon our arrival in Milan we were dropped off close to Il Duomo - the Milan cathedral.

It is indeed a gothic masterpiece, and all the pupils seemed impressed.

 The facade was a mighty wonder, and the students were given time to look around as they were waiting for tickets to go to the roof of the cathedral.

 There were some happy faces showing in the crowds...

 ...but after a while the students' skepticism grew, as they were growing weary of waiting, and after only an Italian breakfast (which is slightly different from a Swedish one), tummies started rumbling.

  

  

After a quick pit stop buying food, for those who dared break the lines, they were all happy campers again.

Happy campers, indeed!

 After that, we were headed for the roofs. 300 steps up, 300 steps down.

 But it was totally worth it.

The view was amazing, the world seemed so tiny from that great hight. 

 One joyful bunch in the sun.
Look at the happy Swedes, they all knew it was raining in Sweden!

 After the cathedral, we had time to do some shopping. The tour continued through Milan's beautiful Galleria, and ended at the plaza in front of La Scala. But not before...

...getting some eternal happiness from some ballsy moves. When in Rome...

 After our shopping spree we headed home.
Everyone were showing their latest, and everyone seemed to have enjoyed their trip.

Ah, sweet love! (Of Italy, of course...)

The day ended with a pizza party. Fabulous pizza...

 ...great company...

...and awesome dessert. What an evening!

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Tuesday was sports in the gymnasium
followed by a historic(al) trip to Brescia.
We had a guided tour around the historic town of Brescia,
where the Italian students gave information on important
sights from the Roman and mediaeval times.

Calle, Bosse and Manuela had coffees and bomboloni in Cremona the evening before. Very nice.

 Bosse in the entrance to the school, on the start of a new day. Sports in the morning and shopping in the afternoon.

Keeping it cool in the stands... 

Watching the game. 

 Fast pace, high pressure. Get your game on. 

 Some refreshments after the game. Apparently Swedish cheese balls taste different ... but Italian ones are just as good.

Chillin' after a tough game. Soon time for the bus to Brescia. 

A quick visit at the principal's office, where we found a sweet little welcome sign and a Swedish flag. 

Bosse. The (Italian) man, the myth, the legend. Il Mitico.

Bosse and Emma hanging out, waiting for the students to arrive in Brescia for the tour. 

The guided tour was given by the Italian students...

... with ensuing amazement and astonishment.

 And one or two proud teachers.

Much of the tour was just walking across town... 

 ... sightseeing. Brescia has some nice old stuff.

 The rest of the day was spent shopping. That's good too.

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