The fabled Umbrella Pines live on in this view of the Sea Pines Campground
just north of Livorno American High School. The school is right behind
the camera, and the Sea Pines "Motel" is across the street to the right
sorta where the Teen Club used to be.
Sadly, there is no trace remaining of the Teen Club where the ol' timers spent many a happy Friday night. Photo by Harry Heflin
Harry Heflin '62, George Patton '58, Deb Wright, Diana Parton,
and Sue Harris Wright '61 enjoy a picnic in Vinci. Vinci is a wonderful
little town, and of hosts both the birthplace of Leonardo and two museums
showcasing Leonardo's works. Photo by Connie Heflin.
Dub Wright, Bob Doan, Mimi Wells Doan '64 and Sue Harris Wright '61
at lunch in Lucca. Wow, that Italian food is gooooooood :-) Photo
by Harry Heflin
The gang starts out their Cinque Terra adventure led by intrepid tour
guide Dan (lower right) up from the train station in Riomaggiore. We traveled
to La Spezia by two busses from Camp Darby, then took the train to Riomaggiore,
the first town of the five. Photo by Harry Heflin
Oh my -- don't look down! The trail up to town was easy walking but
sometimes you felt a bit exposed... Photo by Harry Heflin
Onward and upward! Photo by Harry Heflin
The red dot on the balcony in Vernazza (fourth town) is Joanna, surrounded
by her '69 gang. Photo by Harry Heflin
(OK, just don't go there! :-)
See, told Ya it was Prez Joanna in Vernazza! Photo by Harry Heflin
Beauty lives on in Manarola, the second town in Cinque Terra. Photo
by Harry Heflin
The Chicks having fun at the big party Monday! Ah, to be young again....
Photo by Harry Heflin
For reference, here's the official blurb on the 2004 reunion:
The LAHS 2004 All-School Reunion
and
Class of 1964's Fortieth Anniversary
Celebration!
All LAHS classes are welcomed, as well as parents and teachers
Main Reunion Events Oct. 3 - Oct. 10, 2004
Here’s what our 2004 LAHS Alumni Association President Joanna Nevadomski (LAHS 1969) has arranged so far for us: The 2004 LAHS Reunion begins officially on Sunday, October 3 and ends on Sunday October 10, with the agenda for the week published below. The reunion reception is scheduled for Monday evening October 4, 2004 at the Darby Community Club on Camp Darby. In addition, three day trips are planned through our friends in Special Services at Camp Darby.
Air travel will be arranged individually and no group travel is planned.
Arrangements have been made with both the Golf Hotel in Tirrenia and also with the Sea Pines Lodge on Camp Darby, so alumni may choose to stay either on Post or in a four-star hotel in Tirrenia.
GRAND HOTEL GOLF
Tirrenia, Category: 4 Star
In the pine-woods by the Thirrenian Sea, in the middle of a centuries-old private two and half acre park, the Grand Hotel Golf stands near the seaside. Next to the Hotel, you can find the golf-course that, thanks to the mild climate, may be used through year. The Hotel has 77 rooms and 18 suites, all of them with bathroom and shower, balconies with wonderful view, air conditioning, color TV and telephone with the possibility of direct calls. The new comfortable and gracious furnishing makes your stay particularly pleasant. The excellent cooking offers typical local dishes, exquisite international foods and dietetic dishes are available. The Grand Hotel Golf, possesses particular amenities like the tennis court, the swimming pool and a private beach; you can also find spacious lounges, large dining rooms and well equipped lounges for meetings and conferences.
Arranged LAHS Rates:
Bed/Breakfast single room 68.00 Euros (Now reduced
to 57 Euros/$70 at 1.23)
Bed/Breakfast double room 96.00 Euros (Now reduced
to 88 Euros/$108 at 1.23)
Half/Board (breakfast/lunch) single room 88.00
Euros
Half/Board (breakfast/lunch) double room 136.00
Euros
Full/Board (breakfast/lunch/dinner)single room
108.00 Euros
Full/Board (breakfast/lunch/dinner)double room
176.00 Euros
Rates include taxes
If you would like to stay at the Grand Hotel Golf in Tirrenia,you can make reservations with Fabio, Massimilliano or Federica by e-mail info@grandhotelgolf.it, or fax 0039-05032111 make sure you reference the LAHS reunion. The Grand Hotel Golf phone number is 0039-050957018. If you have any problems with making your reservations, please e-mail me at joannanATarcofburlington.org.
SEA PINES LODGE
The expansion rooms are about 5 years old - they were built as an "expansion" to the existing Sea Pines Lodge. That's why we call them expansion rooms. The private rooms are the Sea Pines Lodge rooms that are currently finishing their construction (they're brand new). They sleep 4 and include a small private patio/veranda with barbeque grill.
Expansion rooms (sleep 3)
$55 per night for the first 2 persons
$5 each additional person
Private rooms (sleep 4)
$65 per night for the first 2 persons
$5 each additional person
So if you are looking to book reservations at the Sea Pines Lodge on Camp Darby you can do so by calling 011-39-050-54-7225 or e-mail Mr. Fusco, the Lodging Manager fuscofATdarby.setaf.army.mil or Mr. Mechur the Front Desk Manager mechursATdarby.setaf.army.mil.
SECURITY CLEARENCE REQUIRED FOR DARBY
Ah, yes -- thanks to the terrorists, security seems to be an increasingly intrusive part of our lives. So, to gain access to Darby we will need to fax the personal info pages in the front of our passports to Joanna for advance clearance. No advance Fax, no entry! Fax: Fax 856-764-6322.
ARRANGED REUNION EVENTS
Monday, 4 October - Welcome Party. Start your visit to Italy with Dinner and a small Wine Tasting of fine Italian Wines at the Community Club on the Monday evening. for. For those who wish to participate, the cost is $20.00 per person and please call the Community Club at DSN 633-7855 to reserve NLT 15 September 04. Menu will include Prime Rib au Jus, Double baked Potato, Corn O'Brien, Rolls & butter, Chilled Pineapple Medley, Wines, and Coffee.
Wednesday, 6 October - Cinque Terre trip. Read any high-end travel magazine and you're sure to come across an article on Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre is a remote piece of the Italian Riviera consisting of 5 villages connected by trails that hug the coastline. There are no museums in sight….just sky, sea and some great hiking. You can hike the entire trail in about 4 hours, but give yourself at least 5 hours to enjoy the incredible view and explore the villages. Trails are easy to follow with varying degrees of difficulty, but well worth your effort, and you can always relax and skip a leg of the hike by taking the train to the next village. Pack a picnic lunch or grab a snack along the way. Don't forget to wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots. Train ticket of Euro 5.00 is not included in the tour price of $20 per person. Will require minimum participation of 15 people.
Friday, 8 October - Assisi Trip. Assisi is dramatically situated on a verdant hill highlighted by olive groves and cypress trees reaching up to the city walls. This beautiful city stretches majestically along the slopes of Mount Subasio. On this self-guided tour of Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis, you'll find much to see and do. The town is dominated by the Basilica of San Francesco on the northwest end (The breathtaking frescoes painted by Giotto between 1296 and 1300 are not to be missed!) with the core of the city surrounding Piazza del Comune. Cost is $20 per person. Will require a minimum participation of 15 people.
Saturday, 9 October - Florence Guided tour. Cost including motor coach transportation from Camp Darby is $35. Departs at 0830 and returns approximately 1830 hours. Enjoy a morning of shopping on the Ponte Vecchio for some of the worlds finest gold (the store window displays will blow your mind!) or at the public market for some great deals on leather goods. After spending all your money, take a 2 hour professionally guided tour of Florence. Some of the sights you'll see include: the Baptistry, Dante's house, Duomo Church, Giotto tower. Departure from Florence at approximately 1700 hours. For those who wish to participate, please call the Information, Tours & Recreation (ITR) Office NLT 15 September 2004.
Dinner Party Reservations: All who wish to participate in the welcome dinner call the Community Club at DSN 633-7855 or Commercial Telephone 011-39-050-547855 to reserve NLT 15 September 2004 and arrange payment. Dinner reservations and payment may also be made by emailing pascoedATdarby.setaf.army.mil. Of course if phoning, remember the time difference.
Tour Reservations: All who wish to participate in the Cinque Terra, Assisi, or Florence trips, please call the Information, Tours & Recreation (ITR) Office DSN 633-7589 or commercial telephone 011-39-050-547589 no later than 15 September 2004 to make their tour reservation and arrange pre-payment. Trip information/reservations can also be e-mailed to: robert.collodiATdarby.setaf.army.mil or sabrina.tuoniATdarby.setaf.army.mil
THE STARS AND STRIPES PLANS TO COVER THE 2004 REUNION
Mike Michanowicz '77 is now the District Manager for the Stars and Stripes in Italy and he plans to have his reporter cover the 2004 LAHS Reunion at Camp Darby, and he will also involve AFN radio and TV. Way to go, Mark!!!