Everything is starting to quiet down here as the end of the trip draws near. Saying goodbye to over half of the group Saturday morning was way harder than I think everyone expected. We drew it out as long as possible and there were a few tears unfortunately. I know we'll all meet again someday. It may not be soon, but someday. We've created relationships here that no one can replace. No one can take away the experiences we went through together.
Some of the goodbyes...
After everyone left for the ferry, we still had to go to class. Booooo. My photography class was actually great. We were able to use the dark room and make our own photograms. It was a nice change of pace from the digital aspects we're used to.
I've developed a little bit of a cold unfortunately and didn't make it to my writing class. A crepe, fat nap, and trip to the beach sufficed instead. ;)
Saturday evening, a majority of the remainder of us decided to check out a restaurant we always pass by but have never stopped at. It's located a little higher up than sea level and from the street, there always seems to be the reflection of a pool on their walls. We were curious, but were disappointed to find out it was just an illusion from a light. It was still a super great view and delicious food. I ate the best waffle ever.
Yesterday, Sunday, nothing really exciting happened. I was able to sleep in a little and make a trip to the beach. The best part about the Tango Mar Beach is they have wifi and beachside service.
I attended my creative writing class and came home to get ready for the evening. Our photography class along with anyone that wanted to join made a trip over the Lefkes, which is a village on the other side of the island. We partnered up and took some portraits of each other while exploring the local Greek Orthodox church plus checking out a photography exhibit going on as a fundraiser.
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Afterwards, we took taxis back to Paroikia just in time to catch the festival going. I'm not completely clear on what the festival completely entails, but I do know it marks the celebration of the passing of Spring and arrival of Summer. A fire was started on the beach and periodically, someone would lie down a crown of flowers in the flames to represent the dying of Spring. The insane part that I am yet to comprehend, is all of the fire jumping. Local children huddled around the fire and would take turns jumping over the fire. Originally, when we heard there was going to be fire jumping, we assumed adults/professionals would be doing the entertaining. Oh, no... it was local kids. Parents lined up and took photos of their children barbarically leaping over the fire. Once I witnessed one child's butt catching on fire and another cracking his head open from colliding with a fellow fire jumper, I was done being "entertained." It was off to bed to wake up for class this morning.
My cold is progressively getting worse and annoying the hell out of me so I'm pretty much tired 24/7. My trips to 3 pharmacies weren't exactly successful as the language barrier is a huge challenge. I was able to buy the only cough syrup brand the island seems to have, but I have noticed no long term relief.
Today, I had my two classes again. In photography, we chose our 5 final images for our final critique in our last class tomorrow. It was to be a collection of shots from the various photoshoots we did in class to see if we understand the prompt we were given as well as a combo of any other images you had from the last month we've been here.
In writing, I finally wrote what I believe, was my best piece thus far. I am incredibly intimated by some of the writers in my class. They have so much talent and potential and I truly hope they keep at it.
We went on a trip to the dock/beach and had some dinner. Tonight we're just chillin' out.
I am so excited to come home. 2 more days and I'll be on my way. Boat, bus, plane, and train... I'm for coming for you, Michigan. :)
Some of the goodbyes...
After everyone left for the ferry, we still had to go to class. Booooo. My photography class was actually great. We were able to use the dark room and make our own photograms. It was a nice change of pace from the digital aspects we're used to.
I've developed a little bit of a cold unfortunately and didn't make it to my writing class. A crepe, fat nap, and trip to the beach sufficed instead. ;)
Saturday evening, a majority of the remainder of us decided to check out a restaurant we always pass by but have never stopped at. It's located a little higher up than sea level and from the street, there always seems to be the reflection of a pool on their walls. We were curious, but were disappointed to find out it was just an illusion from a light. It was still a super great view and delicious food. I ate the best waffle ever.
Yesterday, Sunday, nothing really exciting happened. I was able to sleep in a little and make a trip to the beach. The best part about the Tango Mar Beach is they have wifi and beachside service.
I attended my creative writing class and came home to get ready for the evening. Our photography class along with anyone that wanted to join made a trip over the Lefkes, which is a village on the other side of the island. We partnered up and took some portraits of each other while exploring the local Greek Orthodox church plus checking out a photography exhibit going on as a fundraiser.
.jpg)
Afterwards, we took taxis back to Paroikia just in time to catch the festival going. I'm not completely clear on what the festival completely entails, but I do know it marks the celebration of the passing of Spring and arrival of Summer. A fire was started on the beach and periodically, someone would lie down a crown of flowers in the flames to represent the dying of Spring. The insane part that I am yet to comprehend, is all of the fire jumping. Local children huddled around the fire and would take turns jumping over the fire. Originally, when we heard there was going to be fire jumping, we assumed adults/professionals would be doing the entertaining. Oh, no... it was local kids. Parents lined up and took photos of their children barbarically leaping over the fire. Once I witnessed one child's butt catching on fire and another cracking his head open from colliding with a fellow fire jumper, I was done being "entertained." It was off to bed to wake up for class this morning.
My cold is progressively getting worse and annoying the hell out of me so I'm pretty much tired 24/7. My trips to 3 pharmacies weren't exactly successful as the language barrier is a huge challenge. I was able to buy the only cough syrup brand the island seems to have, but I have noticed no long term relief.
Today, I had my two classes again. In photography, we chose our 5 final images for our final critique in our last class tomorrow. It was to be a collection of shots from the various photoshoots we did in class to see if we understand the prompt we were given as well as a combo of any other images you had from the last month we've been here.
In writing, I finally wrote what I believe, was my best piece thus far. I am incredibly intimated by some of the writers in my class. They have so much talent and potential and I truly hope they keep at it.
We went on a trip to the dock/beach and had some dinner. Tonight we're just chillin' out.
I am so excited to come home. 2 more days and I'll be on my way. Boat, bus, plane, and train... I'm for coming for you, Michigan. :)
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