Countless international friendships, 100+ sweet Italian pupils, 57 ridiculous new songs & games to teach English, 42 arduous train journeys, 33 beautiful towns & cities, 20 hectic weeks, 10+ amazing Italian families, 9 kilo travel suitcase, 8 crazy A.C.L.E. city camps, 7 extra kilos in return luggage, 6 ruined shoes, 5 x 4 tearful goodbyes, 3 sweaty camp t-shirts, 2 incredible au pair children  = one experience of a lifetime.