September through November of last year was spent working on the Encounter, a 90 ft classically rigged sailing vessel. Built in Zimbabwe, this ship now sails the Aegean Sea, based out of Skopelos in the Sporades Chain. I've posted a blog with photos giving a slight overview of life onboard with the sailing program, part of Torchbearers International. While the majority of my time was spent sailing, boat maintenance, and spending time with the students, there were also times where exploring the towns and historical sites were taken. While this is only a briefly look at the photos I've gotten a chance to edit, enjoy.
From time spent exploring Skopelos Island (where scenes from Mama Mia! were filmed) to the ancient site of Philippi to the site of Corinth, above which the Acro-Corinth, where the temple system of Aphrodite (should you see a phallic building, safe guess that's one of her temples) still remains perched above the city.
Greece was an incredible place; a place where I felt safe, welcomed, and almost at home. The maritime culture was something I could relate to. Different from Washington State however, is the culture build upon thousands of years of tradition and history. History clung to every stone overturned and place that we were. The beauty was in the re-invention, despite generations shifting and passing through.
Greece was incredible; sailing through the islands was fantastic. I can only hope for another opportunity to go back.
