After a wonderful breakfast of yummy yogurt, fantastic fruits, eggs, and cakes, we had a class over Global Leadership which was eye opening. Personally, I have the mindset of “focus on the markets”; however, global leadership is more than that. Learning how to collaborate, connect, share, and develop with all the nations.
Heading to the market was an adventure in itself as we squished between locals on the bus, trying to validate tickets…this time. We certainly were noticeable with our giggles and decided that the silver loop during winter at Purdue was most similar to this experience.
The best word for the day would have to be: FOOD. We ate all sorts of delicious and interesting things such as pastries, coffee, bread rings, more pastries, olives, tomatoes with cheese, bread with cheese, cheese with cheese, and much more! Then there was the sausage. Smoked to perfection, this sausage would make my sister impressed (that is a tough challenge with smoked meats). Between our time eating we saw many shops and met many wonderful people. Everyone here has been so kind and accommodating that our most used word is Ԑυχαριστώ (thank you). Spilios set us up with a cordial tour guide who then introduced us to many friends from a café, pastry, olive, cheese, and fish shop.
After our large lunch, groups of us went separate ways. Rosa headed down to the market for some shopping and Josh got on a bus heading up to the top fortress. I joined him and once there we split into small groups. Josh and some other members went to some souvenir shops. Some girls and I went exploring to the top of the fortress and were able to see more houses. Life at the top is quiet, peaceful, and full of curvy roads. The silence reminded me of back in my hometown where the only noise is of birds and the wind. From there we decided to head back to the hotel. Different groups went separate ways but we all made it back in one piece. Taylor, Samantha, and I certainly took the roads less traveled and immersed ourselves into Thessaloniki’s parks, college, and elephants.
I feel as if I can speak for everyone that we burned off all the delicious food that we had and now we are ready for more. Off to dinner with free time afterwards!
Love,
Sara Morrison
Me and Josh eating pastries
Our first stop on the food and market tour
Delicious Greek coffee and loukoumi
Pastrami Stop
Chef Andonis and Antonio
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