For most, having never travelled to Greece, it was an opportunity to see a different part of the world, where sea and sky become inseparable, allowing one to discover true inner tranquility \u2013 \u03b3\u03b1\u03bb\u03ae\u03bd\u03b7, <\/em>as Greeks would say.<\/p>\n The journey didn\u2019t last long, and the day was filled with activities. With the group split up into smaller groups, each visited a different point of interest on the island; the fascinating local Archaeological Museum<\/a>, the inspiring Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a>, the Kaireios library<\/a> with its fantastic collection of books, some of which even dating back to the 16th<\/sup> century, and, finally, to a local sweet maker, Laskaris<\/a>, for almond based sweets. Amanda Prokos<\/em> <\/strong>thoroughly enjoyed her experience. \u201c<\/em><\/strong>I thought the library was so cool. It was mind-blowing to see all these books that date back to the 15th century and are still intact. At the sweet shop, the almond cookies were sooo good. I felt so bad going back for more!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The final location was the square of Afanis Naftis (the Unseen Sailor)<\/em>, where the group marveled at Andros\u2019 natural beauty.<\/p>\n We returned to Batsi, quickly checked in, then headed out to Lagoudera for dinner. As the music kept on playing, the mood was getting ever cheerier. When the musicians played the Syrtaki <\/em>from Zorba the <\/em>Greek, something unforgettable happened. Everyone<\/em> got up and danced\u2026 in the street!<\/p>\n Kristen <\/em><\/strong>later told us, \u201cI thought it was really cool and I was impressed by the dancing of the other kids. They pulled off moves I didn\u2019t even know were part of Greek dancing. I don\u2019t really dance myself, but the energy was amazing! We stopped traffic, bystanders took pictures and it must have been an unusual experience for the locals!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The dancing was something the group immensely enjoyed. Amanda<\/em><\/strong> loved it. \u201cIt was really fun to see and dance, because I love Greek dancing. Whether you are dancing or just watching, it boosts everybody\u2019s mood.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n An amazing end to a busy day. But boy, could you feel the excitement and happiness! Christiana Konugres <\/em><\/strong>couldn\u2019t be happier. \u201cHow could you not be happy?! You\u2019re in Greece, eating fantastic food, listening to live music \u2013 by the beach \u2013 eating karpouzi!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Blog editor and photographer: James (Dimitris) Voutsas<\/em><\/p>\n The journey begins! Next stop, Andros.<\/em><\/p>\n Participants were amazed at the local architecture.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"The-journey-begins!-Next-stop,-Andros\"](\"http:\/\/www.acg.edu\/web\/heritagegreece2018\/files\/2018\/06\/The-journey-begins-Next-stop-Andros.jpg\")
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