Today was filled with many adventures, starting with our group watching the “blessing of the waters” this morning. This is a tradition for the priest to throw a cross into the water on the day of the Epiphany, and the swimmer who reaches the cross first is said to be blessed for the whole year.
The remainder of the day we were split into two groups on the island; the group of students who stayed in Aegina this weekend, then me and Dr. Simmerman. The large group biked to the olive grove and visited some World War II bunkers.
Dr. Simmerman and I had a long walk around the island, and took in many of the beautiful sights. We saw more pistachio trees than one could imagine, as well as olive trees.
We passed by an old orphanage, and visited the school that was painted previously by some study abroad students a few years back.
While walking back, we couldn’t help but notice how beautiful the Mediterranean Sea always is.
We also saw some crazy trees that seemed as if they were throwing up over the side of the ledge.
After everyone had returned, the day had a little hiccup when Bree had to go to the hospital after being bitten by a dog. Luckily it was nothing major, and she was in the clear!
Breech Abroad 