What to choose? What to choose?
I had to take my time thinking about this. In learning about our topic for the day, I was extremely tired and knew I needed to head to be soon, so I put the blog off saying, "Oh. I'll do it tomorrow." Wondering if I'd actually have the energy to carry that out. I seriously thought that I would sleep all day, like I did when I first got to Athens, but, as I am learning now, that is so not the case. It's almost 7 in the morning and I have been awake for a few hours now, which means I've had plenty of time to think about this.
I thought about the time I remembered my grandmother and how she affected my life so vividly. I thought about the couple of times I received little trinkets from locals because I took the time to have a conversation with them. I thought about the times I laughed until I almost cried with my friends. I thought about seeing Dr. Finitsis dance, or his mom singing while we as a class danced. I thought about the trip as a whole. But here is what I settled on.
My moment happened at the top of the fortress in Mistra. This was the fourth of fifth time I'd been at the top of somewhere with an incredible view. My whole body went silent. I sat there, in the sun, feeling as though nothing else existed. My breathing slowed and my mind went blank. This huge expanse had captured my entire being. How could something so simple take away your breath over and over again? I am so spoiled with Mt. Rainier, and yet, I do not marvel at it as much as I should. Sitting in this fortress, I felt exactly how I should feel here at home: blessed and peaceful.
I looked around and took several pictures of my classmates doing exactly what I was doing. We were all spread out on this huge fortress, all looking at the same, spectacular view. There was nothing quite like a wonderful view and a long hike to shut us up.
This moment was a moment like no other. I was my moment in Greece.
I had to take my time thinking about this. In learning about our topic for the day, I was extremely tired and knew I needed to head to be soon, so I put the blog off saying, "Oh. I'll do it tomorrow." Wondering if I'd actually have the energy to carry that out. I seriously thought that I would sleep all day, like I did when I first got to Athens, but, as I am learning now, that is so not the case. It's almost 7 in the morning and I have been awake for a few hours now, which means I've had plenty of time to think about this.
I thought about the time I remembered my grandmother and how she affected my life so vividly. I thought about the couple of times I received little trinkets from locals because I took the time to have a conversation with them. I thought about the times I laughed until I almost cried with my friends. I thought about seeing Dr. Finitsis dance, or his mom singing while we as a class danced. I thought about the trip as a whole. But here is what I settled on.
I looked around and took several pictures of my classmates doing exactly what I was doing. We were all spread out on this huge fortress, all looking at the same, spectacular view. There was nothing quite like a wonderful view and a long hike to shut us up.
This moment was a moment like no other. I was my moment in Greece.
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