Most Global leaders can attest that we are constantly busy. This study abroad gets you up early can keeps you going all day. Luckily we have transitioned to island time and had an amazing 4 day break from waking up early, struggling to find time to eat, and always being on the move. For those of us who stayed in Crete for the weekend we took full advantage of the amazing beach less than a mile beneath our villas. Days filled sunbathing, parasailing, and foam parties became routine but the most memorable beach activity would have to be our banana boating experience. Taking a seat up front probably wasn’t the best idea when your driver is intent on throwing at least one person of the boat. He made sure our first ride out was difficult and when we all managed to stay on with tremendous effort he decided we needed another try because apparently banana boating isn’t fun unless you’re scared for your life. After rolling over, losing control of my handle, and having the person behind me grab my ankle to stay on the boat one large wave had me midair before I landed in the middle of the ocean and it was at this point and time that I wish I had listened beforehand when the driver told us to tighten our bathing suits because once you’re in the water it is very likely getting back on you’ll lose your bottoms. Reaching the shore most of us finally felt safe again but the morning after didn’t go without soreness and pulled muscles for some global leaders. I assume our driver wanted to make sure we got our money’s worth for that ride.
-Lauren Hutchinson
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