Last October I left the UK behind and joined Gillotts School on their rugby and hockey tour in sunny Italy. It was my first time away on a sports tour and I could not have enjoyed it     1     (much)! Five days of sports, between training and matches with Italian players, but also plenty     2    time for sightseeing and free moments to enjoy an ice cream in the sun.

    3     our flight had landed in Milan, we got on our coach and drove for a couple of hours towards our home for the week, the Hotel San Zeno, a     4     (comfort), family-run accommodation, with a splendid view of Lake Garda. Starting the day with a self-led training, enjoying a boat tour on the lake, wandering along the streets of Sirmione for a few hours and heading off     5     (play) a sport — these are just a few     6     (example) of the kind of adventures you could be having!

The girls and boys on this tour seemed to enjoy    7     (they) thoroughly, especially after winning ALL of their games! I found myself     8     (cheer) them on like a proud aunt and celebrating afterwards with food, drink and social time, hosted by rugby clubs after matches. On the last day we headed back to     9     airport, but not before stopping in Milan! We     10     (pay) a visit to the San Siro museum and enjoyed a stadium tour before moving on to Milan city centre for an afternoon of shopping.