Here we are, the final day of an amazingly educational and culturally rich study abroad program. Today, at St. Mina’s Monestary, we observed the way a major Orthodox Monestary from the Ottoman period is decorated. Some items I found particularly interesting were the portraits of saints hung on the walls that were painted in the…
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The Last Day and Lefkara Laces
Sadly, today was our last day on the beautiful island of Cyprus. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would recommend that other people come to visit if they ever get the chance! Our final visits were to the Saint Minas Monastery and the hillside village of Lefkara. The monastery was a peaceful place…
Day 11: Final Facts and Farewells
Our last day in Cyprus was even better than I had hoped it would be. I learned so much on the way to our first stop, my favorite fact being that Cyprus is home to the longest snake in Europe, the black whip snake. I have learned so much these past two weeks from our…
Sad to See the Sea Go
If Google Maps had feelings, it would’ve cried trying to navigate today. St. Mina’s Monastery was a peaceful escape, tucked behind flower-lined walls that made the outside world disappear; its quiet, simple beauty and familiar layout felt especially calming. In contrast, Lefkara Village buzzed with charm—narrow cobblestone streets, cozy shops, and the mesmerizing sight of…
Day 11: Cyprus I’ll Miss You!
Even though I was sad about today being my last full day, I was very excited to visit St. Mina’s Monastery and Lefkara Village. I could feel a peaceful atmosphere when stepping into the Monastery. There were unique arches that were mostly white, with beautiful greenery and flowers surrounding the area, which created a very…
Last One Day Best One!
Unfortunately, today was our last full day here in Cyprus. Although it is sad, I am glad that we went out with a bang by visiting St. Mina’s Monastery and Lefkara Village. We began our day by embarking on a long journey up the mountains to arrive at St. Mina’s Monastery. As soon as we…
Day 11: In Love with Lefkara
Today was the perfect end to this wonderful experience. We set off at 9 am to St. Minas Monastery right before heading to a gorgeous village called Lefkara. St. Minas was a very peaceful experience that left room for reflection, which I really enjoyed. The outside was serene and filled with gorgeous plants and flowers,…
Let Me Go Back To Lefkara : Day 11
Today was a visit to Lefkara Village and St. Mina’s Monastery, right outside of Limassol. It was such a nice day for a visit such as these, a staggering 86 degrees with barely any clouds. Our first stop was St. Mina’s Monastery, where I observed the prettiest monastery probably known to man. On the outside,…
Day 11: Last Day in Cyprus
Today was the last day in Cyprus which is so hard to believe the time really flew here. But it was definitely a good day today with many amazing sights and fun times. Today we visited the St. Mina’s Monastery which was very cool and also very religious. The church’s artwork, including detailed icons and…
Last Day in Limassol
Today was sadly our last day in Limassol and our last day in Cyprus in general. Although it was the last day, it was still definitely one of my favorites. We started our day off bright and early as we made our way to St. Mina’s Monastery. While we were here, we were able to…
The Monastery and the Village
Today, we visited St. Mina’s Monastery and Lefkara Village. With both of these places, I noticed a lot of similarities to places we visited earlier in the program. For example, St. Mina’s Monastery reminded me of St. Lazarus Church. Both churches had similar architecture, and the gold inside of each church looked extremely similar. Additionally,…
Our Journey Comes to an End
Today was a bittersweet last day. I can’t believe our two-week adventure has come to an end. This has been such a rewarding journey, and I will deeply miss Cyprus and these people. We had a casual but wonderful last day visiting St. Mina’s Monastery and the Lefkara Village. The monastery had a beautiful arch…
Hills, Handmade Goods, and Happy Endings – Day 11
Today we traveled to St. Mina’s Monastery and Lefkara village as our final excursion of the program. At St. Mina’s Monastery, we were able to observe some beautiful frescos and artistry inside the church. I found it interesting that the screen in this particular church was painted in an Ottoman style, as opposed to the…
So Long… And Thanks For All The Fish
Hello all, welcome to the final blog of my trip to Cyprus! Today was such a nice way to end the trip. First up on our agenda was St. Mina’s Monastery, which was most likely made during the Byzantine era. It was beautiful. There was gold all around the photos at the front of the…
I Went to the Mountains, I Looked to the Children, I Drank from the Fountains – St. Mina’s Monastery and Lefkara Village
For our final full day in Cyprus we got to visit St. Mina’s Monastery and Lefkara Village. Both places are set up high in the mountains of Cyprus. St. Mina’s Monastery is a small monastery that has a church inside and along the edges has housing for nuns. It was easy to see that the…
Last day in Cyprus!
Today was such a nice day to explore! We visited St. Minas Monastery located in Agios Minas. The monastery was a beautiful mix of Byzantine and Gothic architecture styles with mosaics inside. We drove to Lefkara Village after. This village was my favorite place we have been to from staying in Cyprus. It was a…
Day 10: Breezing through Bernhardt, Cruising past Columbia
For the final company visits of the trip, the group traveled to Bernhardt Shulte and Columbia Ship Management to learn more about aspects of being a seafarer worker onboard a ship, as well as working in a ship management company. During the visits, we learned how important communication, safety, and teamwork are for running a…
Managing and Working the Seas
To the supply chain, long distance transport is incredibly important to get your product to foreign markets and the most popular form of this is still shipping today due to its low costs and large capacities. Today, we explored the managing of these ships with visits to Bernhard Schulte Ship Management and Columbia Ship Management….
Day 10: Maritime and Medochemie
Our penultimate day in Cyprus was gorgeous, and we got to visit three different companies in Limassol. We started the day at Bernard Shulte Shipmanagement Training Center learning about training courses, simulators, and the day-to-day life of a seafarer. I love being on the water, but I’m not sure how I would deal with ship…
Day 10: All Aboard!
This morning, we visited Bernhardt Shulte and Columbia Group, who are both global leaders in third-party ship management. There are several functions and responsibilities required for ship management, such as making sure vessels are compliant with international regulations, as well as other technical management tasks. Also, both companies require elite recruiting and training to develop…