Green Tea and Green Paint

Yesterday (Friday) was a jam packed day of class in the morning, followed by a meeting about Turkey (we leave on Thursday!), crashing a field trip the philosophy class took to the Tao Center (a place with meditation/yoga classes, and a Thai restaurant), and then a "rave" up in the kitchen of our apartment (complete with face paint). 

The Tao Center was beautiful and incredibly relaxing. The sun was shining, and we toured the grounds and enjoyed some green tea before heading downstairs to a circle of pillows and some relaxation exercises. After we were worn out, the staff took advantage of our state and offered us some Thai food outside on the patio (I tried Pad Thai for the first time, so good!!)

As for the rave, it was complete opposite in terms of the relaxation factor, but just as fun! We turned up the dubstep music, and were enthralled with the beautiful underwater scenes from the movie Planet Earth displayed on the sheet from the projector. Such a great time dancing and spending time together as a group. 

My first souvenir: starfish ring. In love!

A beautiful sky after class earlier this week. And me sitting on the top of the roof enjoying the warm sunshine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afternoon in Lefkes

Last weekend, I went on a bus ride with our group that took us to Lefkes, what used to be the old capitol on Paros. I fell in love with the all the greenery and colors (it's going to be hard not seeing this when I'm home). We walked around the town, and then headed up to Barry's house (the HISA director) where we had a BBQ with him and his family.
Such great food, such great relaxation.
Took more pictures than expected, as always.
Hard to believe that in just over a week I will be in Istanbul for our mid semester break!

Cemetery in the back of the church

 

 

 

 

 Cute little cafe we stopped at, the back patio area was filled with flowers

Barry's house!

 

Such a great combination: Tzatziki and BBQ sauce

Carleigh and I send love to everyone back home!