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…
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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 9: Production, Protection, and Prayer
We had a beautiful second port day in Cyprus! Our morning started at Vassiliko Cement Works. This company was established in 1963 and is the largest production unit in Europe. I learned that cement is the second most consumed material in the world, the first being water. Vassiliko Cement Works is a vertically integrated company…
Day 8: It’s all smooth sailing from here!
We had our first port day! I am a big fan of ports and port operations and today did not disappoint. We started our day at the Cyprus Port Authority, the overseer of all Greek Cypriot ports. The largest ports in Cyprus are Limassol and Larnaka, along with the industrial port of Zygi and various…
Day 7: Tombs and tiles
We had another beautiful day in Cyprus! I am a big fan of both Greek mythology and rocks, so other than the heat today was my perfect day. We started our adventure learning about the Greek mythology connected to Cyprus, particularly Aphrodite. Aphrodite is traditionally the goddess of love and beauty, but to Cypriots she…
Day 6: The Past and Present
We had another beautiful island day! On our way to Famagusta, our tour guide Georgia explained a lot about the history of Turkish influence in Cyprus. I learned that Turkish Cypriots first arrived in Cyprus during the ottoman period. Some were Ottoman officials, others were Christian converts. Some of the Greek Cypriots were converted by…
Day 5: Rocks!
Our first day in Limassol was absolutely gorgeous, the perfect combination of sunny and breezy. We started our day in Kourion exploring the archeological site. The partially reconstructed theater is beautiful, and I was amazed that it’s still in use today. What I also found interesting is that when the theater was originally in use,…
Day 3: Gaming and Greenery
Although our third day in Cyprus was the first one with rain, the activities of the day more than made up for the weather. We started our day at the video game company Wargaming. I may not be the biggest gaming person, but learning about the game development industry was interesting. I learned about how and…
Day 2: Head Office and History!
Cyprus day 2 was a success! We started off the day visiting the trading company and distribution warehouse Vassos Eliades. This company was so welcoming and after learning about their operations and business practices I can absolutely say I was impressed. The partnerships with Nestle and Nespresso were interesting to learn about, but what wowed me…
We’re Finally Here!
We’re finally in Cyprus! Considering how many ways international travel can go wrong, our travel day was perfect. Spending time in the international terminal of the Heathrow Airport was an interesting few hours, hearing all the different languages and accents, along with experiencing a much higher quality chocolate than you usually find in the US….
Counting Down to Cyprus!
Hi! My name is Lily Scarlett, and I am a freshman in the Swanson School of Engineering. I am perusing a degree in Bioengineering, and a minor in Chemistry. In my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, and crafting. I have also recently started strength training, and it has become one of my favorite hobbies….