Woke up with a cold shower brrgghh! After morning prayer, we were told that a German teacher from another school, along with some of her students was going to come and visit us. It seems as though we have become the main attraction for the people of the town! The coach was waiting to take us to visit the museum and tombs in Vergina. Great tumult hiding beneath the tombs of Philip ІІ, Alexander the Great´s father, and his late wife. (She actually had to die , because he had – it was what was expected of her.) Magnificence from more than 2000 years ago. Exquisite vase portraying figures, quite amazing, due to its modernity. And the crown, how could they weave those leaves so intricately and perfectly into a crown that has retained all of its splendor? The urn where the ashes were put into a golden box had made me think of many different concepts such as respect, importance, the desire to be remembered, knowing your past, feeling alive, sharing feelings and loving.
We spent the evening at
Lots of songs on the coach, both Greek and English, and one special one, …. – can´t remember the name, ask Sheila. We arrived back in Lagadas around 8. This was the first time I realised that the exchange was not going as smoothly as I had thought - difference of age? different ways of life?). Fotini asked all the students to go home directly. Our students wanted to go out and have a drink. They wanted to be together and chat. Our students had to learn a lesson about the different frameworks there - age, country, customs and ideas.
We went for a drink with the teachers. Mercè was falling asleep. She is a morning girl, I can tell you, but when she starts…nobody can stop her!
I was feeling like listening to some Brad Mehldau’s soft piano songs.
Carme
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