Written By Bella
After our time at Re-green, we spent this final week directing ourselves around the Peloponnese region of Greece. Our first stop was Olympia, where we leaned about the ancient ruins, artifacts, the Olympics, and the Temple of Zeus followed by a race on the ancient track. We also had the opportunity to check out an amazing honey farm where we learned the process of bee boxes and how the bees produced honey. Next we spent time in Kalamata and had our very own Friendsgiving, each house making a dish for the occasion. From there m, we headed to our last stop, a small beach town called Nafplion which was the original capital of Greece. Our time there was filled with shopping, exploring the fortress of Palamidi, and a dinner by the sea shore. The group then learned a wonderful lesson led by Megan about background and privilege. The group decided to have one final visit to a beautiful orange tree farm, where the smell of homemade orange cinnamon cookies filled the air, alongside freshly squeezed orange juice from the orchard. To end our successful student directed travel week, the group spent one last night in Athens filled with giggles, quality time, and a wonderful group dinner. We would depart for home the following day, experiencing the bittersweet emotions of leaving one another but grateful for all the beautiful memories made.
Much love,
Terra Group 2022
