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[Greece 10] Video Blog: Becca and Zac Wrap Up the Trip with a Little Shopping

January 12, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece 10] Video Blog: Becca and Zac Wrap Up the Trip With a Little Shopping from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

With only hours remaining in the trip, we check in with a pair of Academy students about the stores they’ve shopped at and items bought along the way. Some have been great, where others were what the kids refer to as “sketch”.

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By Corey Alderdice

[Greece10] Video Blog: Sean, Natalie & Rohith Talk About Food, Glorious Food in Greece

January 11, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: Sean, Natalie & Rohith Talk About Food, Glorious Food in Greece from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

One of the strongest ways in which we establish a connection to a particular culture is through its food. Over the last week-and-a-half, the group has had the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional Greek dishes. In today’s videoblog, students discuss their favorites dishes and what they’re looking forward to eating when they get back to Kentucky.

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By Corey Alderdice

[Greece10] Video Blog: Elaine and Jake are in the Dark in Mycenae

January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: Linda and Jake are in the Dark in Mycenae from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

Our visits today continued in the area around Argolis. We visited a couple of archeological sites in the area around Mycenae, including the Lion Gate, the Cyclopedean Walls, the Palace, and tomb of Agamemnon. Students also braved the dark and walked to the bottom of the ancient sistern, where we took a moment to blog. Did I mention it was in the dark?

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By Corey Alderdice

[Greece10] Video Blog: Traditional Greek Folk Dancing

January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: Traditional Greek Folk Dancing from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

Kostas, a high school dance and gymnastics teacher in Olympia, described the traditional attire of a female Greek folk dancer to the group in addition to teaching them six different dances. It’s always fun to see the students get a bit out of their comfort zone. As the video demonstrates, they finally got to say “Ooohpa!” I’m told several of them have been waiting days to say it.

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By Corey Alderdice

[Greece10] Video Blog: The Guys Hike in the Mountains High Above Delphi

January 9, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: The Guys Hike in the Mountains High Above Delphi from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

An afternoon spent in the Ancient city of Delphi provides numerous choices for leisure. You can always visit the shops and cafes within the town proper. Those students with a slightly more adventurous streak decided to hike with Tim in the mountain above the town. Slightly winded, though no worse for wear, they share their experience at the summit.

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By Corey Alderdice