23 days to go!

To be totally honest this is the first blog I have ever written and I plan on writing more during the duration of our trip in Greece. I am so excited! The trip is only 23 days away! Even though I have traveled before to places such as Florida and even once a cruise to Bermuda, I am super psyched for the trip. Ever since I was little I have always wanted to explore new places and travel the world. Yeah, I know, pretty much every kid has dreamed of exploring the world and going to new places, but for me it’s not like that. When I think of places like Greece I think of all the ancient history, the architecture, and the culture. For a young adult, like myself, I have tried to imagine what it would be like to live there in ancient times and to understand their way of life. From early on I have loved history, and on this trip I'm excited to see places like the Acropolis, Delphi, and Olympia. Greece has centuries of history to explore. Two years ago I had a similar opportunity when I cruised to Bermuda. For three years I worked hard raking leaves with the Girl Scouts and raised enough money for my ticket. My hard work had paid off. My trip to Bermuda was beyond my wildest dreams, it introduced me to a new culture, showed me beautiful places I had only seen in books and definitely turned me into a traveler. This past summer I got a job at Moby Dick’s in Wellfleet on Cape Cod. Every penny I earned went toward this trip. Working in a restaurant was not easy with long hours, hard work, and the tourists, but I kept reminding myself of the goal I had set for myself and the prize. So when this trip is over, I hope to have a new insight on Greek history, culture, and architecture. We hear and see a lot about what is happening around the world every day, but until one travels to those countries, one can truly not understand. This trip will inspire me to continue to see the world and to share what I learn with others.

-Elizabeth S.