The fifth day at Liceo Manzoni takes us outside the school gates with students and teachers. A referendum will affect school work on the days to come. Carmen, the philosophy teacher, along with her son come and collect us from our hotel to meet the rest of the group at 7.30. We are still missing people and keep on waiting for them to arrive. Then the only thing missing is the police forces - carabinieri who are to inspect the coaches before we are allowed to leave. By 9 o'clock we are finally on the move.

The destination today is the town of Gaeta on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The festival of Giovani gathers young people who wish to explore their career opportunities along with the rewarding program.
The school only has two studies counsellors per 2000 students, which means events such as this are an essential part of finding one's path in this messy world of ours. During our two hours' drive we enjoy the ever changing scenery of the rustic region. Fantastic photos are added to our files.

On location we find something similar to the Finnish Studia Fair but on a larger scale and outdoors, too, in a maritime environment. The students have several places to visit and we try to catch up with them. At some point the whole group sits down to watch a TV broadcast where Liceo Manzoni receives a prize by the hand of Director Vairo.

Lunch at a seaside restaurant with Italian teachers and a walk through the narrow lanes with washing hanging above. We are basking in the sun and working our way to the potential meeting points. Finally the coach comes to collect us and after another drive through the charming countryside we reach Caserta by eight in the evening. An educational excursion indeed!