As we were approaching Greece an infinite sight of land and sea was intertwined in front of our eyes. The plane was about to land and everything we could see was nothing but one of the most beautiful combinations of earth-like colors and blues –from the most deep blue to certain spots of aqua blue- I’ve ever seen. Then our plane landed and we were received by our hostess, Sofia, which was going to show us around. We went to different places: we met the guys from the Special Olympics that are going to be held next year. They showed us a very positive way of looking at life. For them it doesn’t matter if life supposes, sometimes, a greater challenge. They just keep doing things and enjoying everything as much as possible; that was something that really touched us and that we appreciated as you don’t have an idea. After that we met the visual artist, Caroline, which created the commemorative bottle for Greece. She explained us about the concept behind her bottle but the coolest part was listening to her talking about what she enjoys the most in life: painting.

Later on we went to drink a frappe and to eat some yoghurt with honey and hazelnuts. Our hosts told me about the happiness Greeks find in sitting down for a long time enjoying a cup of coffee and sharing with their friends. The last part of the day was going to Acropolis. Greeks are very proud of their past, their history and their culture. While walking through its ruins, feeling the wind and watching the large group of tourists in the site I remembered being a 7 year old back in Mexico City and going to a huge exhibit of Greek art and thinking: “One day I have to be there”. I could did nothing else but to smile and enjoy the view that I had in front of me.