Loading...Thank the gods, travel is becoming possible again. Stir crazy? How about an amazing culinary trip to North Italy to check out the wine, food, and scenery? It will be September 4-11 (2021!) and it looks like an amazing trip. Check out the brochure in the link below. I’ll be giving lectures on early Christianity in the Roman Empire; it’ll be a small, intimate group (19 people max!), and I’ll be hanging out with any and all the whole time, both shooting the breeze and talking about anything that strikes anyone’s fancy about the New Testament and early Christianity. Why not you and your fancy?!
As you’ll see, the trip is sponsored by the General Alumni Association at UNC, BUT you do not have to be a graduate of the school to come: it’s for anyone. If you’re NOT an alum, all you need do is pay $50 ($60 for a couple) to be considered a temporary Tar Heel. Last time I did one of these things, maybe half the people were in that category. But I did urge them all to root for the Heels whenever possible.
This really does look like a good ‘un. I hope you can consider it.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e2dmr0pcz22kaxr/2021%20Flavors%20of%20Northern%20Italy%20Brochure.pdf?dl=0
Wouldn’t be able to do September but do you think you will be doing a similar trip over the winter/spring?
Nope. But I’ll be doing two trips in June, one to southern italy and another to Croatia. I’ll say more about them anon.
My daughter just graduated (BS Anthropology 4.0 gpa!) & is doing a dig in Croatia in September.
She’s been told that grad schools are limiting enrollment. Any ideas?
Congratulations to your daughter! And you! Yes, lots of grad schools are limited just now because of funding issues. OUrs certainly is. But the top students can get in, and we all hope the situation will improve next year going forward. We hope!
Damn but this is tempting!!!
And does sound totally awesome!
That’s very tempting! But I’m assuming that you meant 2021? (It says “September 4-11 (2001!)” above. Probably the doing of a scribe with their own agenda.)
Ha! How time flies.
You’re going to Italy during College Football Season? What kind of SEC supporter are you? I will be awaiting for news where North Carolina removes your tenure for this blasphemy!!! 😉
Ah, that would be ACC. 🙂 And the sad thing is, I have season tickets. But luckily it’s the beginning of the season, before the tough part of the schedule….
Apparently the Italians have a saying, “Italy is a country of many mysteries but no secrets”.
I would like to debate you if possible and debate. I have a second cousin that teaches at a Catholic seminary..
Can prove things Scriptures say to debunk religious leaders. If provide plane ticket I’ll join u in Italy
Thanks for the offer. I’m afraid I’m limiting rather severely my public debates these days….
My wife and I have signed up for this trip–thanks for the invite! See you in September. 🙂
Fantastic! Zap me a private note.
Sent to your UNC.
Got it! Thanks.
Looks like a fun trip and would love to go.. however I’ll be in Greece that week.. sailing.
would love to join you on another trip .. I see you mentioned your going in June? Is that June this year or next?
My June trips this year have been postponed to next. I”ll announce them eventually on the blog. Happy sailing. Gorgeous, gorgeous place to do it.
Any special group rates on air fare or individual booking only?
It’s individual, since everyone is flying from different locations.