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…

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…

Today, we explored Vassiliko Cement, a company that clearly demonstrates a vertically integrated operation. This means they control all stages of their supply chain from the raw materials to final distribution. Firstly, Vassiliko runs its quarry, removing limestone and other raw materials directly from the earth. This removes the need to purchase materials from other…

After a quick bus ride, we had the opportunity to see Aphrodite’s Rock. As soon as I stepped onto the pebbles leading up to the beach, I took in the beauty of this historical landmark. This didn’t feel like any regular beach, because of the mythological significance it contained. The rocks were enormous in height…

Today, we had an action-packed itinerary, which included a bus ride to Famagusta and then to the beach for some fun. Within the short hour we had with our tour guide, she explained the geography and history of the area as well as the cultural and religious significance. Cyprus was divided into the Republic of…

After a quick one-hour drive, we made our way down to Limassol, a city on the southern coast of Cyprus. Before checking into our hotel, we visited Kourion, an ancient city-kingdom dating back to the 12th century BCE. There were several interesting facts about Kourion, but the most notable was its location on a higher…