It seems that I have
drawn the difficult task of writing the last entry for our team. It indeed seems impossible that this
experience, so long anticipated, has now come to a close.
Following the reading
of the journal for May 17 by Cathy, we enjoyed a fine presentation by Sam on
Cretan traditions surrounding engagements, weddings, births, christenings, and
funerals. We learned a lot.
Subsequently we tended
to departure preparations – last minute laundry which, in spite of cool cloudy
weather did actually dry, then packing, showering, reviewing the day’s lesson
plans, and filling out evaluation forms.
Marty and Cathy
enjoyed their final lunch at their favorite taverna and indeed the waiter did
NOT have to take their order -- he knew
without asking: dolmathes, tzatziki, fried zucchini slices, white wine and
Greek coffee. And yes, AFTER the bill
was settled came loukamathes and raki.
Students gathered at
5:00. The little ones presented their
two skits, and reviewed the week’s work with various games. Cathy and the teenagers did word searches and
scrabble. Again it was lively and
competitive.
Nikos and Maria came;
Marty visited with them, asking them to share experiences from their childhood
while Cathy enjoyed a final class with Paul, Irene, Suzanne and Dimitri. Conversations were held in little groups all
around; there were many photos taken,
and hugs shared, and good-byes said.
