Athens, Greece, February 23, 2026

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While everyone back in Fandom was getting yet another bout of cold weather, the folks in Athens were enjoying a beautiful first full day of vacation!

We start the morning with breakfast on the beach of Aegina, then exploring the Temple of Aphaia, a stunning artifact dating back to 500BC, before we set sail to our next stop: Ermioni. We'll back in the downwind breeze and indulge in refreshing swims with a relaxing lunch stop at that tiny unnamed island in the center of the map. In the afternoon, we'll explore the charming Ermioni town by the port and find a cool beach with clear blue waters. Jump in for a swim or chill under the shady trees. As the sun sets, we'll gather for an awesome evening with cocktails and dancing. Opa!

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ABOARD THE YACHTS

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We are aboard three 50' yachts: The Hermes, the Dionysus, and the Poseidon. Enjoy air-conditioning, generous above-deck lounging areas, a roomy below-deck saloon, and a fully equipped kitchen. There's plenty of room (for a boat) to relax and socialize. The teachers get ensuites and the students are in either double rooms or bunk beds, depending on what's funnier, and have to share two bathrooms.

Aboard the Hermes

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Rooms

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Your assignments are here!

[OOC: NSFW in personal journals, remember how very not large these boats are.]

Hanging Out

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Hanging out in the saloon, kitchen, or above-deck lounging area. Let us know where you are! Share the bathrooms responsibly!

Aboard the Dionysus

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Rooms

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Your assignments are here!

[OOC: NSFW in personal journals, remember how very not large these boats are.]

Aboard the Poseidon

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BREAKFAST

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You know what's better than vacation breakfast? Vacation breakfast on a beach. Just don't get sand in your coffee!

Re: BREAKFAST

[sairis]

Sairis had managed not to be sick, though it had occasionally been a near thing. Still, he was very glad to be back on solid ground.

Not eating much, though.

Re: BREAKFAST

[thatwaslucky]

A beach breakfast was a great start to the day. Rey was used to having meals on sand so that wasn't exactly novel to her, but it was much better when you could enjoy your coffee while looking out at the waves.

Re: BREAKFAST

[stykera]

Stark was thrilled to be warm and sitting on warm sand and eating food. So thrilled. He might never leave the beach again.

He'd get up eventually. Probably.

EXPLORING AEGINA

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The Temple of Aphaia

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Delve into the ancient Temple of Aphaia, a breathtaking relic originating from 500 BC. This remarkable structure, devoted to the goddess Athena, graces the summit of a hill close to our marina. A testament to the architectural marvels of ancient Greece, 25 of its original 32 Doric columns endure, a testament to the craftsmanship of its restorers.

Explore On Your Own

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Just don't miss your boat!

BACK ON THE YACHTS

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Don't worry, you'll get your sea legs eventually!

Aboard the Hermes

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Aboard the Dionysus

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Aboard the Poseidon

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EXPLORE ERMIONI

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Hiking! Seafood! Swimming! Cave churches? (Please don't bring a curse back to Fandom, no one needs that.)

Re: EXPLORE ERMIONI-Cave Churches

[not_a_haint]

Caleb kind of wanted to do everything. Hiking? Go see caves? Yes please. But if he had to choose, just in case he didn't have time to do all the things, he'd have to go with the thing he couldn't do anywhere else.

So, Cave Churches.

He wasn't sure about going inside though. He didn't think his condition would be a problem but should he chance it? They were pretty enough outside.

COCKTAILS AND DANCING!

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Do not set the ouzo on fire unattended. Is that for the students or the chaperones? Perhaps both!

Re: COCKTAILS AND DANCING!

[throughaphase]

Kitty was here for both cocktails and dancing. She liked trying local drinks in other countries, partly out of professional curiosity.

And this one was going to give her a headache tomorrow.

Re: COCKTAILS AND DANCING!

[stykera]

Flaming alcohol needed to be photographed and those photos would be shared eventually.

Stark did not have anyone to dance with, which was unfortunate, so he was going to watch others and drink something not currently on fire.

Re: COCKTAILS AND DANCING!

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Steve was enjoying his non-on-fire ouzo very much.

OOC

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