Today we took a long bus ride to visit the Theater of Epidaurus. Holding 14,000 people without a need for a microphone. The Greeks used math and architecture to create a theatre that amplified the voices of performares to all 14,000 people could hear them. This discovery and their ability to figure this out such…
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Day 7 Greece: Nafplio
Today was a long travel to Nafplio, all the way across Athens. It took two and a half hours for us to arrive. We took stops on the way there and back, though to pass the time more easily. On the way to Nafplio, we got to visit the Corinth Canal which was absolutely stunning…
Greece Geometry Maxing
After a long ride to the town of Nafplion, Greece we travelled a bit farther to find the Theatre of Epidaurus. In this theatre we learned how people from Greece long before us were able to present theatre and arts to large crowds without microphones. They used acoustics and math to create exceptional sound to…
Timeless moments aren’t made selfishly
While we were in Nafplio today, we were given some free time after sightseeing around the town and its churches. While some folks opted for a bit of shopping or a snack, we, in our little group, chose to hike up the mountain and admire some stunning sights. Although the journey was tough, one crucial…
Beyond Athens
On our long bus ride to Napfi we drove far from Athens through the Greek countryside. Our guide explained the significance of these unassuming landscapes, with us driving past important landmarks such as historic Greek battlegrounds, the Walls of the Cyclops, and the Acrocorinth. Once we got to Napfi, we had a guided tour, learning…
Adventure to the Theater
Today in Greece we took a day trip to Epidaurus, and we walked about the town and learned a lot about the history and culture of the town. I learned a lot about the development of Ancient Greece and the past history of Greece over the past century or so. One of the coolest things…
A Great Morning in Greece
Today, we had free time to get lunch. My friends and I chose a place called Kalimera (Greek translation for good morning). The meal was very good and we all got the same dish! At the end of our meal, our server sincerely asked us if we enjoyed our food. This was something small that…
I’m starting to miss Athens already!
These past couple of days have been some of the most memory filled moments of this trip. After our back to back company visits with Tototheo and ACS informing us of all of the various aspects that supply chain in different areas had to offer, having the opportunity to celebrate the engagement in Greek culture…
Can You Really Have a Favorite Activity in Paradise?
In my opinion, every activity we have done in Greece so far has been incredible enough to grant it a favorite designation. However, since I need to pick only one for this blog, I choose the viewpoint from the top of Mount Lycabettus. This is the highest location we have traveled to, and it was…
Favourite Dat in Greece
So far, my favorite visit of this trip has been the Parthenon. Getting to see something that has been around for 2500 years, serving so many different purposes yet still standing, even just partially, is so fascinating to me. Getting to see all the artifacts was also intriguing, as it showed how ancient Greece developed…
The Sea is all I need
Hello blog! This has definitely been the best day so far on our trip to Greece. Being able to visit the Temple of Poseidon was definitely something I have been waiting for, and it was even better than I thought it would be. The scenery from the sea and the cliffs surrounding the temple was…
Greece: Day 6!
Throughout our Greece trip, we saw and did many things. But one of my favorite outings during program time was exploring Monastiraki Market with Anthony, Opal, and Toni. First, we shopped around, and I finally got my leather bag, a souvenir I have wanted ever since I was young. Then, we went to a small…
A Taste of Greece
My favorite outing in Greece was definitely the cooking class. I have always had a passion for cooking and have found it to be both an enjoyable and useful activity at home. Being able to cook a new type of food that I had never had the chance to make before, alongside a passionate and…
My Favorite Day to Date
Hello!I’ve just gotten back to my room after having what I would say was my favorite day of the whole trip so far. As we cross that halfway mark through our journey today really felt like a day to relax a bit and enjoy the company of everyone. We started with a long but interesting…
Astounded by the Acropolis
My favorite outing seen during the program time so far has been the Acropolis tour. It was surreal to be at a historical site that has been preserved for well over a couple of thousand years. Considering the changes to the surrounding metropolitan area was interesting to me. I appreciate how city regulations have preserved…
A day with Poseidon
Today after a long bus ride, we made our way to Poseidon’s Temple while learning about the history surrounding it. The landscape and scenery was genuinely the most beautiful site I had ever seen in my entire life. The way the Aegean sea looked back at me left me speechless. If I ever have the…
My Favorite Athens Experiences
From our first week in Athens, I don’t think that I could pick just one favorite experience. We have seen so many things, all very different in nature. Two of my favorite experiences this week, however, have been our visit to the Temple of Poseidon today and the Greek cooking class on Wednesday. As someone…
Day 6 Greece: Temple of Poseidon
Today was spectacular as usual. We visited the Temple of Poseidon which offered beautiful history and views like many other of the sites we have visited thus far. Afterwards we spent plenty of time on the beach where I got sunburned beyong belief. We are almost a week into the trip and I have been…
Fun with Food
My favorite experience of the trip was eating all of the delicious food, including the cooking class. I thoroughly appreciate the meticulous use of local Greek/Cypriot spices, cheeses, meats, and produce. Their intentional use of each ingredient is admirable and shows just how passionate they are about the way cooking has shaped their culture. As…
Seeing the Future of Greece
One of my favorite site visits during the program so far has been learning about the Ellinikon Project in Athens. What made this experience stand out to me was seeing how Greece is transforming an old airport into a modern city filled with green spaces, new technology, businesses, and housing. It was interesting to learn…