Hello
12. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We've landed! We are across the Atlantic, hosting 9 students, one who actually traveled over the pond with us! Meeting up with the other 8 in Athens. We are looking forward to the history, people,Weiterlesen
Students Arrive
13. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Welcome to Athens, Greece! The students arrived safe and sound. A Greek friend of one of the students actually drove most of them to the hotel, one needed a working phone, and all were exhausted.Weiterlesen
Acropolis, City Walk
14. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Morning study sessions begin on the hotel rooftop, overlooking the Acropolis. After that, headed to meet our tour guide, Maria, for our city walk tour.
Ancient Agora, Dale
14. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
After our morning City Walk and a quick lunch, we met with Dan's UNCC colleague, Dale, who gave us a Socrates-themed tour of the Ancient Agora, where they got to pose with the students at the site ofWeiterlesen
Michele's Morning Stroll
15. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Dan & the students spent the morning at the National Archeaological Museum while Michele took advantage of a quiet city walk on her own. Free for the afternoon, everyone headed out for sightseeing onWeiterlesen
Plato's Academy
15. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Dan's dream trip to Plato's Academy with Sarah, Brianna, Ethan. Small digital museum, grounds, and Plato's Gymnasium.
National Archeaological Museum
15. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
One of the finest museums in the world, complete with the Mask of Agamemnon, Linear B Tablets, and a full history of Ancient Greece! Maria was again our tour guide. She talked a bit too much for theWeiterlesen
Delphi Day Trip!
16. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Bus trip to Delphi with our tour guide, Maria #2! Visited the Sanctuary of Apollo, Oracle at the Temple, Theater of Apollo, and the Stadium. Ended with a luxurious two hours in heavenly Arachova.
Small Town of Arachova on Bus Ride Back
16. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We stopped at a small quaint town for sightseeing and some always needed shopping, Two students made it up to the bell tower!
Acropolis Museum
17. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Acropolis tour rained out! But we all made the best of it. Rearranged, secured another guide for Sunday morning, toured the Museum, and enjoyed dinner on our own at the Plaka.
Day Trip to Island of Hydra
18. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Exciting subway and then a ferry ride to Hydra.
More of Hydra
18. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Dan and I wandered the island and loved every moment of it.
Acropolis Tour
19. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Finally, we get to the most anticipated ancient site. We have been looking at this from afar all week and now we finally get to walk the grounds.
Students Headed to Mykonos - Us Free Day
19. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
After a fantastic tour of the Acropolis with our guide, Dorina, 8 of the students headed overnight for a fast and furious 24 hour trip to Mykonos. It took a bit of coordination - calling home forWeiterlesen
Morning at the Ruins
20. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Dan and Sarah head out to scout out Filopappos Hill, Hadrian's Arch, and the Temple of Zeus, while Michele shops the Plaka.
Departure Dinner with Students
20. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
All returned safe and sound from Mykonos overnight trip. We all met up to walk to our departure dinner and wrap up our wonderful Greece experience.
Students Head Home
21. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Professor Boisvert made sure everyone made it to the airport on time. We used this day to collect our thoughts, get some paperwork done, enjoy a glass of wine on a rooftop, and of course, get a bitWeiterlesen
Bus Ride to Nafplio
22. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We enjoyed a fun bus ride to Napflio. After checking into our lovely pension, we headed out to explore a little and have lunch at the harbor. So relaxing!
Amfitriti Palazzo - Our Home in Nafplio
22. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Wonderful Pension, fabulous views, and exceptional hospitality!
Beach Day!
23. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We walked the coast to see Arvanitia and Karathona beaches. Gorgeous weather and dinner at Arapakos Restaurant, recommended by all but we differ!
Nafplio Beach Day
23. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Aravanitia Beach
Retirement Opportunity in Nafplio
23. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
What a find! An abandoned hotel overlooking the Med sea and Arvanitia Beach just waiting for some love....and money!
Karathona Beach
23. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
LOVED our time here! Perfect place to have a leisurely lunch.
Coastal Walkway to the Harbor
24. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Harbor walkway around the coast, coffee shop visit for a little catch up work, and Plato's Cave!
Perfect Ending - Harbor Dinner
24. Mai 2019 in Griechenland ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Delicious and relaxing restaurant.