We arrived via the ferry from Crete at 7 am to begin our free day in Athens. We were woken up early by the loudspeakers, but people where excited to get off and be on solid ground. While some of us where low on sleep we still made the best of the time we had left in Greece. Some people went to enjoy a Turkish bath house for some rejuvenation. There was lots of shopping to be had and last-minute souvenirs to buy. There was also a little time to get some homework done at the hotel and coffee shops (those final papers won’t write themselves!). Also, some of us went on hikes and nature walks through the national botanical garden. All in all, a very good free day!
In the evening we had our last class together where we reflected on the trip and what we learned both relating to the course and ourselves. It was a great way to reflect together and remember everything we have done this month. Finally, we ended the night with one last group dinner when we had to say goodbye to our guide Gabriella who has been with us on the journey. It was a very bittersweet dinner with laughs and some tears. After dinner we hung out in the hotel enjoying our last night together. To end with a quote from Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened”
– Anna Bock
Oles in Greece 2020 