Life is Good

Our three member team met for our traditional Greek breakfast at 8:30 am. Our hotel hosts have been exceptional and we all commented on the pride they take in the facility.   All of us were well rested after our travels.  At 8:45 am, Sam, our Team Leader joined the group for a brief orientation.

There is no school today due to the Presidential Elections (voting took place on Sunday, May 6 and the schools have a holiday on May 7).  Everyone was anxious to hear the outcome of the elections but as of this morning, the results were not known.  Potentially, there will be another election if a candidate does not receive 50% of the vote.  With 36 candidates, a 50% majority may be difficult to achieve. 

Sam told us to expect two elementary 8 year old students and approximately 7-8 high school students.  The numbers could possibly change because there is more interest in participation.  Marty expressed an interest in working with the elementary level students.  Karl and Cathy expressed in interest in working with the High School Students.  All the team members are eager to work with the students. Sam indicated there may be another volunteer opportunity to work with battered women and abused children. Cathy was especially interested in volunteering for this group.  The Team members are flexible and eager to support all volunteer opportunities.

The team has a free day to explore out surroundings and to prepare lesson plans.

Karl retreated to the pool and continued to read his book.  The girls decided to venture into town.  First, they stopped at a travel site to find out about a trip to Santorini. Good news!  A great day trip to Santorini is available on Saturday.

As we waited at the bus stop, an attractive Greek woman appeared and I questioned her as to whether this was a bus stop.  The woman looked familiar and when she took off her sunglasses – behold, it was Sam!   Sam to the rescue!   She helped us buy tickets for the bus fare. We returned to the hotel and later enjoyed another feast which consisted of Greek Salad (fresh from Demetri’s garden) and pastitsio followed by fresh fruit.

Life is good!

- Maya