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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Sunday, Aug. 21
 
Chao from Montecatini!
 
Today has been a long travel day for our group. We left San Marino and took our bus all the way to the beautiful city of Florence!
 
Once we arrived in Florence, we went on a walking tour throughout the city with one of our amazing guides. After we learned all about the history and customs of Florence, we were able to go and explore a little on our own.
 
Florence is most known for its leather, so you know our team had to get a little something to bring home. One of the most special parts about today was going to the top of Florence and overlooking the entire city. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to take in and capture the beauty of such a magnificent city.
 
We loaded the bus up and headed to Montecatini where we had dinner to prepare for our game tomorrow. This journey has been absolutely amazing with such a great group of people. We are blessed to be able to experience this together.
 
Buona note!
 
By Lexi Mercer