ELON, N.C. – The Elon women's basketball team is currently on an international and cultural learning and playing experience in Italy from Aug. 14 – 24. Check in with elonphoenix.com every day to read posts from the players on their adventures. Fans can also follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.
 
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Thursday, Aug. 18
 
A four-hour bus ride is how we started our day today. I don't think I speak just for myself when I say I slept the whole time.
 
Arriving in Venice was a sight to see! Water everywhere. While I was excited to get on the boat, I was also a little nervous. I can swim but all the water makes me a little uncomfortable.
 
Venice was beautiful with so many people all over the square and down every road. It's so much fun to wander around but you also have to remember what roads you took so you can get back to where you started.
 
I was able to buy some very interesting gifts for my loved ones and even for myself. We also had a great photo shoot with Coach Smith on the boat ride back to the bus.
 
This experience has been so amazing thus far and I will definitely remember Venice!
 
By Malaya Johnson