cypriot travel diary for Greece

1. SMILE
Sea and Music in Intercultural Lifelong
Education
Vartolomio GREECE
26th March-1st April
2019
Travel Diary
A’ Lyceum of Ethnarch Makarios III Paphos

2. •The trip to Greece was amazing! We have so
many memorable experiences!

3. Tuesday 26th March
•First we met our host families. They were all
wonderful! They made us feel at home. Greek
people are friendly and hospitable. We feel lucky
to have met them.

4. Wednesday 27th Marcch
• On the second day we visited the school and attended classes. Then
we went to the cultural centre of Vartholomio where we had the
chance to present our country and learn more about the culture of
the other participating countries, which was extremely interesting.
• Later that day we got involved in other fun and creative activities!
The highlight was a physics workshop where we created simple
models of ships!

5. Thursday 28th March
An unforgettable day! We visited the Ancient Olympia! After a very
informative guided tour we watched a representation of the lighting of
the Olympic flame! Then we took part in a musical competition of
heralds and trumpeters with the participation of elementary school
students.
This exciting day ended at Kaifas lagoon where we created poems
about legends of the sea using the method of acrostic.

6. Friday 28th March
• The day started with a tour of the Chlemoutsi Castle.
• After a workshop against xenophobia and racism we took part in a
treasure hunt using the myths of Ulysses and Hercules.
• The day ended with a concert at the cultural centre of Amaliada.

7. Saturday 30th March
• Early in the morning we set out for a trip to some amazing places. We
visited Kyparissia, Pylos, Methoni, Koroni, Ancient Messini and
Kalamata.
• During this trip we got involved in geographical and historical
workshops about famous nautical civilizations such as ancient Greeks,
Venetians, Spanish e.t.c

8. Sunday 31st March 2019
• After a free morning in the town we all met again in the afternoon for
a physics workshop of constructing and using musical instruments by
simple materials.
• Later that day we selected and edited videos and photos of the
mobility to be used for an exhibition for the local community.
• In the evening we attended a farewell party and said our goodbyes till
we meet again!

9. Monday 1st April 2019
• Departure Day
• Our experience in Greece was fantastic. We all got to meet new
people from different countries , made new friends that will certainly
last , and most importantly saw historical monuments and learnt
crucial information about Greece's endless history. Every single
person was kind , loving , and caring towards us and that really shows
the Greek way of welcoming guests and appreciating all the little
moments. It was an unforgettable journey that will always sit in a
happy corner in all of our hearts.

20. •By Athina Droushioti and Ermina Kalogirou