I really enjoyed my experience in Hydra today. I thought the island had the most natural beauty that I had seen thus far in our trip and I really enjoyed that there were no vehicles. This added to the uniqueness of the island and it felt like everyone was really down to earth here. I loved being able to swim in the beautiful water with the coast in the background. The food was delicious. My favorite part was riding the horses around town. I have never done anything like this before and it gave me such a good feel of the island!

Our assignment today was to interview a local citizen about sustainability. This put me outside of my comfort zone for sure, but it was rewarding. I spoke with one of the men who owned the horses and took us around the city. He did not speak English well, but was able to communicate some essential information about what good they do for the environment in Hydra. I am glad that this was an assignment, as I would not have otherwise spoken to anyone about something of this nature. Overall, it was a great experience and my favorite excursion!