It was a great group of like-minded, Classics enthusiasts, and I was surprised to learn that most of the tour members have been on multiple Vergilian Society tours before! I can understand why these tours attract not only Latin teachers but also people who appreciate the humanities, culture, and legacy of Roman civilization.

One of the greatest benefits of this opportunity was the ability to work with other Latin colleagues from around the country. We shared ideas with each other, from specific class activities to details about regional JCL groups.

It is overwhelming to think about how much material we covered and having the time to include it within my curriculum might take a couple of years.

I cannot express how grateful I was to be able to explore those sites with an expert like Steven Tuck. His insights and understanding provided color and nuance to each place we visited. As a result, I grew in my knowledge of the Roman world and was able to document the places that we visited to bring that knowledge back to my students.

The “Jennis” managed to pack in just about every site currently available to viewers around the Bay of Naples, without ever seeming rushed or over-scheduled. I now feel much more equipped to share with my students details of Roman life and culture.