Icaria, Greece
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Arrive Ikaria,
Settle in,
Unpack,
Orientation
General introductions to fellow adventurers,
Watch the sunset over the Agean Sea,
Stroll to tavernas for light evening snack and great conversation
Early morning observing silence
Slowing down & breathing deeply
Guided meditation overlooking the blue Agean Sea.
Tea & Coffee
Practice asana
Greek breakfast at our small boutique hotel.
Settle into the the slow paced, blue zone culture.
Relax with a nutritious whole food, plant based, farm to table luncheon buffet.
Explore the local beach and hiking trails.
Stroll to any of the numerous local "tavernas," or family run small inns serving traditional Greek food and enlightening conversation, for an evening light meal and connection with friends old and new.
Morning meditation
Asana,
Breakfast as usual
Guided hike to explore the medicinal plants, natural history, & local culture.
10:00am - 3:00pm - 5 hour trip - easy to moderate hiking.
Afternoon back at The Egg and our hotel
Rest or Foundation Training or swim at the beach.
Evening in the local village and your new "favorite" taverna.
Observe Silence
Slow down
Morning meditation/dharma talk
Tea & coffee
Dig into a healthy breakfast at our hotel
A day at "home" or rent a car and go exploring.
Head out - to the beach, for a local hike, relax at The Egg.
Lunch - always our vegetarian main meal of the day - at The Egg
Afternoon free.
Discover a new taverna for your evening "snack".
Every morning starts with observing silence
Mindfulness Meditation/dharma talk
Asana pracitce
Work up an appetite
Beloved Breakfast & general frivolity
Thermal Hot Springs
10:30-4:30 - 6 hours total inc. transportation, beach, hot springs, & lunch.
Evening meals in town at the tavernas.
Leave time in the mornings for personal prayer or ceremony
Silence & Meditation
Mindfulness Everything
Foundation Training
Swimming or exploring
Resting or reading
Jump into your car rental & go galavanting
Local hiking
Late afternoon Asana - if we have the energy
Evening festivities at the tavernas
Asana Practice
Yummy breakfastFree time
Lunch at The Egg
Armenistis village
2:30-8:30 - 6 hours
Shopping for art & local crafts
Swimming local beach
Shops and sandy beach
Tavernas
Farewell Dinner at Mary Mary (one of the best restaurants on the island)
Pack
Breakfast
Goodby hugs all around
Travel
On to Athens and beyond