The day started with the language and culture class in which we prepared for the farmers market.

Seeing the farmers market put us into the very roots of everyday Greek life. The touristic aspects have been great but being put into these situations has allowed me respect and cherish the culture even more. While on the topic of culture: we also learned traditional greek songs and dance.

Our night ended with the most special night in Greece thus far. We took a journey to the countryside of Greece and arrived at the Papagiannakos winery where it was honestly hard to tell where heaven ended and the earth began. The owner of the winery took us on a tour of his elaborate complex and it was followed by wine tasting and a fabulous dinner.

Looking out into the sunset on the mountain range was the most beautiful sight I have seen in a long time. The ocean was just a few kilometers away and the ocean breeze was a great compliment to the sharing of new friendships over glasses of wine. Good friends have truly been made in a short span of time. It’s only a few days in and I already know this will be a life changing experience.

Thanasis Christoforou

p.s. The ACG peers have taken us in with a warm hearted welcome and have always looked out for our best interests while in Greece. Their eagerness to help us has been immense especially with improving or even learning new Greek words.