Hello
May 12, 2019 in Greece
⛅ 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,Read more
Students Arrive
May 13, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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.Read more
Acropolis, City Walk
May 14, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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
May 14, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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 ofRead more
Michele's Morning Stroll
May 15, 2019 in Greece
☀️ 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 onRead more
Plato's Academy
May 15, 2019 in Greece
⛅ 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
May 15, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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 theRead more
Delphi Day Trip!
May 16, 2019 in Greece
☀️ 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
May 16, 2019 in Greece
☀️ 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
May 17, 2019 in Greece
☀️ 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
May 18, 2019 in Greece
☀️ 18 °C
Exciting subway and then a ferry ride to Hydra.
More of Hydra
May 18, 2019 in Greece
⛅ 22 °C
Dan and I wandered the island and loved every moment of it.
Acropolis Tour
May 19, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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
May 19, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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 forRead more
Morning at the Ruins
May 20, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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
May 20, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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
May 21, 2019 in Greece
⛅ 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 bitRead more
Bus Ride to Nafplio
May 22, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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
May 22, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 16 °C
Wonderful Pension, fabulous views, and exceptional hospitality!
Beach Day!
May 23, 2019 in Greece
☁️ 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
May 23, 2019 in Greece
⛅ 19 °C
Aravanitia Beach
Retirement Opportunity in Nafplio
May 23, 2019 in Greece
☀️ 20 °C
What a find! An abandoned hotel overlooking the Med sea and Arvanitia Beach just waiting for some love....and money!
Karathona Beach
May 23, 2019 in Greece
☀️ 27 °C
LOVED our time here! Perfect place to have a leisurely lunch.
Coastal Walkway to the Harbor
May 24, 2019 in Greece
☀️ 18 °C
Harbor walkway around the coast, coffee shop visit for a little catch up work, and Plato's Cave!
Perfect Ending - Harbor Dinner
May 24, 2019 in Greece
⛅ 26 °C
Delicious and relaxing restaurant.