Panting and sweaty, I try my hardest to refrain from collapsing upon the ancient marble of the Propylaea, a great marble gateway. I've climbed the steps to the Acropolis, the centre of Athens, and it's tallest point. My cheek resting on the marble stair, I look up and see the great Parthenon towering before me. I can … Continue reading History Alive
I was not excited for the travel day from Athens to Lesvos. I have Scoliosis – a chronic back condition that is a curvature of the spine. This means that traveling is not the easiest thing for me. I have to wear a Cheneau brace, meaning I have to lug it around when I’m not … Continue reading Athens to Lesbos: Travel Day
Hipponous, who later became known as Bellerophon, was a son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. He was raised by Eurynome, his mother, and Glaucus, her husband. They were the rulers of the kingdom of Corinth. Raised by them, Bellerophon was to one day become a legendary hero in ancient greek mythology. In his early life, … Continue reading Bellerophon The Blameless
Stelio- a graying Greek man who quietly sits at the back of his humble little shop, a purple shop, tucked away in the nook of Athens. It's full of potions, of spices and drying herbs, of clay and rocks, and of shelves containing the most prized collection of essential oils you will ever see. I timidly approached … Continue reading A Working Class Hero is Something to Be
In the old Olympic basketball stadium in Athens is a vast warehouse where donations for refugees are sorted by volunteers in a less than glamorous job. They make sure that the right supplies reach the right camps and the right time - a task that is incredibly overwhelming. There are boxes stacked to the roof … Continue reading Boxes Packed with Purpose
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