Greece: Alumni Reunion – Chemical Engineering – Diploma Year 1975
Nikolas Papadatos (PAROS) and Robert Carter (Basel) had invited the graduate chemical engineers (diploma year 1975) to Greece from 19.10.2024 to 27.10.2024. Many thanks from all participants go to the two organizers.
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Acropolis
10 alumni arrived on October 19, 2024, 7 of whom were accompanied by their partners.
The Acropolis was visited under the guidance of Xrisi Karaiossifidou. The Propylaea, built in the 5th century BC, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon stand on a flat rock.
Afterwards, we visited the Acropolis Museum, which preserves finds and objects from the Acropolis of Athens.
Nikos' insider tip for dinner in Athens
13 alumni and alumnae, 11 of whom were accompanied by their partners, met on 20.10.2024 at 20h00 in a restaurant located on the second floor of the Benaki Museum, Koumpari Street 1 in Athens, which is considered one of the capital's hidden secrets.
Monday, 21.10.2024
Arrival in Paros-Paroikia and dinner in Paroikia
Tuesday, 22.10.2024
Visit to the Archaeological Museum in Paroikia and the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani under the guidance of Georgia.
Lunch in Piso Livadi, a small fishing port on the east coast of Paros.
Visit to the small harbor town of Naoussa in the north of the island of Paros.
Wednesday, 23.10.2024
We took the ferry to the small island of Antiparos, which lies in the center of the Cyclades, hospitable and yet wild, not yet overwhelmed by the mass tourism of its neighbors.
Thursday, 24.10.2024
Free day. Evening: Transfer to Nikos Villa on Paros, where a Greek evening with typical Greek dishes including moussaka and tzatziki took place. Sirtaki crash course for everyone and solo dance interludes by Nikos.
Friday, 25.10.2024
Visit to Mrs. Katerina's private Scorpios Museum in the village of Aliki. Detailed representation of many sights of the Cyclades in miniature format, impressive collection of model ships.
The southern part of the island could be admired on the return trip to Paroikia. A detour for a coffee break in Lefkes, a picturesque village with small alleyways to stroll through.
Saturday, 26.10.2024
Return flight to Athens
Sunday, 27.10.2024
Military parade in front of the parliament building: practice for Monday, "Ochi" (i.e. No) Day, the Greek national holiday. A reminder: On March 25, 1821, Greeks rose up against almost 400 years of foreign rule by the Ottoman Empire.
