Day 3 - Oropos

7:30 wake up didn't go down well with everyone...

After breakfast we began our first day of work. We split into two groups and divided the tasks to be done between us. One group: Megan, Rachael, Ruth, Hannah and Jodie were responsible for clearing out the cell of the old prison; which we will be setting up an exhibition in over our time here in Greece. We brushed all the plaster from the ceiling and got a 'little bit' dusty. We wore masks and protective gloves to keep safe. 

Whilst they did this, the other group: Libby, Lili, Naiomi, Julie and Liz, picked litter from the large area around the prison (left behind from the concert last night) and filled 2and1/2 black bags of rubbish. 

At 10:30 we had our break, and swapped over. Jodie's group finished the litter picking and Julie's group washed the floors of the cell - Naoimi got a bit excited with the hosepipe, Libby got slightly drenched! 

For lunch we all got involved in making traditional Greek Tzatiki - it tastes very different to what it does at home. 

We smothered ourselves in sun cream and made our second trip to the beach. This time there was a lifeguard so we could swim in the sea :) Even though it was 39degrees today, (much hotter than yesterday) we've all become accustomed to the warm weather - so much better than that at home. 

Also, on our walk back we bought our first ice cream in Oropos. 

In our free time we played cards (again) - just to let you know: Rachael finally won a game! 

We also decided to give each other nicknames - as there's 7 of us we thought the 7 dwarfs seemed appropriate. 

Doc - Naiomi (for being a natural leader)

Happy - Ruth (for always having a smile on her face)

Sleepy - Megan (for being the champion of falling asleep first every night so far)

Bashful - Rachael (very giggly...) 

Dopey - Hannah (some interesting comments made) 

Sneezy - Lili (we're constantly saying "bless you") 

Grumpy suited nobody so Libby has adopted the name 'tiny' (for being the tallest of the group)

This evening, we had a Greek lesson. We wrote down the Greek Alphabet and learnt how to write our names and some basic phrases in Greek. 

For food tonight we had Suvlaki, (sort of like Kebabs.) We agree this is one of the best dishes so far. 

We've really enjoyed our first first full day in Oropos and can't wait for tomorrow!!