Greek Anticipations

I have wanted to go to Greece ever since I developed a desire to travel. The country's rich culture and ancient history immediately caught and held my attention. In contrast, Canada as a country is just a baby. I cannot wait to stand at the ruins of Korinth or at the Panagia Evangelistria in Tinos and imagine the civilizations that began there so many years ago. I am hoping to learn as much as I can about Greece in the next two months. I know I will never stop learning about Greece, but I anticipate standing at ancient sites and feeling and understanding at least a fraction of the history that was created there. We have grazed the surface of ancient Greek civilizations and delved a bit deeper into the mythology of ancient Greece, and I hope I can learn a great deal more. I also hope that actually visiting the sites we have touched on will inspire me to do even further research into their history.

In travelling to Greece, I am anticipating a huge culture shock. I have never left North America and I expect and hope Greece will be very different from the few places I have seen. I am looking for a shocking and cleansing experience. I hope to have my personal values and belief system challenged and my perspectives broadened. I want to return to Comox after our time in Greece is up and have a better understanding of my own culture and how it fits into the scheme of the world. I look forward to witnessing differences in beliefs, customs, manners, laws, behaviour, and social organization.

I am anticipating great food and brilliant, warm weather. Right now, it seems the weather in Greece is about the same as it is in Comox, but I am hoping it improves drastically in the next few days! I look forward to authentic Greek cuisine and hopefully dining among the locals. I want to remain cool, even in the incredible (hopefully) Greek sun. I hope for a really great time and I basically anticipate it being all I have looked forward to. I am excited for a vacation from work and school, but still the opportunity to learn and establish myself as a person.