International Writers' Retreat
The MFA in Creative Writing program at Rosemont College will offer its annual International Writer’s Retreat in January 2019. This year we will be traveling to Siracusa, Sicily with an optional 2 day excursion to Malta from January 2,-12, 2019. MFA in Creative Writing graduate credit, non-credit, and companion prices are available. Airfare is not included.
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December 7 Pre-trip meeting 6 pm in Main Building |
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January 1 Departure from Philadelphia |
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January 2 Arrive Catania (Sicily); Transfer to Siracusa by Taxi FREE DAY (Acclimate to time change) 7 pm Welcome dinner |
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January 3 09:00 - 10:00 Orientation with coffee at SCIE Center followed by Ortigia Tour - including market, cathedral 12.30 Lunch 3.00 - 06:00 Writing session |
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January 4 09:00 - 12:30 Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park Catacombs of San Giovanni Evening OPTIONAL (not included) Malta - fly from Catania TBC |
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January 5 08:00 - late FREE DAY or Excursions in Malta including St. John’s Cathedral, Malta Experience & Hal Siflieni Hypogeum |
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January 6 FREE DAY Return to Siracusa - fly to Catania evening TBC |
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January 7 10:00 – 12:00 Literature Session 3:00 – 6:00 pm Writing session |
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January 8 All Day Taormina and the Ancient Greek Theater & Wine-tasting |
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January 9 Lunchtime Cooking class |
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January 10 07:00 am - 07:00 pm Agrigento - Valley of the Temples and museum |
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January 12 TRAVEL DAY Departure from Siracusa |