The morning started off early. We hit the road running at 6:30 AM sharp, waking up around 6:00 AM and eating a nutritious on-the-go breakfast. We hopped on the bus and went straight to the dock, where we boarded a cruise. As we waited for departure, the cold began to strike. The wind was strong and had many of us regretting our choices of clothing. First, we travelled to Hydra. It was a long yet beautiful journey. While sailing on the awe inspiring Aegean Sea, and taking in the different shades of blue on the water, the crew slowly began to migrate inside of the boat due to the cold weather. We continued to enjoy ourselves inside the warm boat with each other for the rest of the journey to Hydra. Upon arrival, the crew split into two groups: one that went on the walking tour and one that went to explore on their own. We, Room 303, decided to take the road less traveled. We went to a peak above the city, where there was a flagpole. Viewing the city from above, we were once again taken aback by the beauty of the Greek Isles. After Hydra and a wonderful lunch atop the boat, the crew dropped their cortisol, picked up their vibes, and headed to Poros. There, we took a quick touristy pitstop, scanning the shops, taking in the views, and laying the seed for our future Instagram posts. Then, we embarked on another stunning boat ride, this time to the land of pistachios, otherwise known as Aegina. On Aegina, we took a bus tour across the island to The Cathedral of Aegina, the first cathedral of free Greece, and then to the Temple of Aphaia, which was built in the 6th century B.C. and impressively still remains today. After this, we took a long journey on the Aegean Sea, accompanied by the vibrant sunset. We then ate dinner at the London Hotel and promptly went to bed after an enlightening culture bomb of a day.
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