Monterosso looks scenic and magnificent through my sunglasses. We are sitting on the white sand and having a laugh. The hot sun touches my skin and I decide to cool down in the ocean. It feels chilly but the idea of swimming in Mediterranean Sea makes it easier. I can feel the salt from the water upon my skin when I’m back on the beach but it doesn’t bother me. Actually it just makes me feel more summer and I enjoy the feeling. The desire of ice cream occupy some of us and we head to look for a gelateria. After a while we find one and we sit outside to enjoy the cold sweet. I feel myself extremely happy and blessed because I’m surrounded by these kind and warm people. 

 This was one of my best memories from Italy a month ago. It was super hard to choose just one though because everything was so unforgettable. I know when I think this trip in the future I will remember it as a pleasant journey with many joyful, memorable and smiling people. After all this trip wasn’t about music or arts, it was about the international friendship that we created with each other. A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in this and who was making the trip the way it was in the end. I really loved it.  

Johanna Rytkönen