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A Taste of Chania
New team members went on a class trip Feb. 21 as part of the week-long Indoctrination Class given to all new arrivals at NSA Souda Bay. They explored the city of Chania to get a taste of what living in Crete is like.
Elani Trachalaki, staff member of Morale, Welfare and Recreation and a Greek local national, lead the trip.
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The group visited the Agia Triada Monastery, Venizelos’ Grave, the Municipal Market of Chania, the Roman Catholic Church in Chania, the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, the Archaeological Museum of Chania and the Nautical Museum of Crete. They ended the day with a traditional Greek meal consisting of Cretan salad, grilled meats, Saganaki, grilled mushrooms, grilled vegetables and much more.
The class poses for a photo at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.
Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee
Builder Constructionman Kyra Griffin looks at European coins at the Archaeological Museum of Chania and said, “I like looking at old money and the different types of materials they used before modernized money, especially coins because a lot of money is just paper now. I got reallyexcited when I first came over here and got to see the different types of money and seeing the history behind them.”
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Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Nicole Mattera looks at the shell and sea life display at the Nautical Museum of Crete and said, “It is almost like a fantasy. It is really nice to see all the wildlife perserved like this. Especially for myself because I look forward to snorkling anddiving here, this actually helps inspire me to do that.”
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Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timonthy Ruple gets a full view of the city of Chania from Venizelos’ Grave and said, “It is gorgeous. I don’t think I have seen water this blue. This is my first time in Greece and this is definitely a sight to see.”
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Helena Bowers, a civilian family member, examines Minoan pottery at the Archaeological Museum of Chania and said, "“I read a little about the Minoan civilization before I got here so me and my husband are looking forward to seeing all the buildings that they have built.”
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Elani Trachalaki tells the group about the Roman Catholic Church in Chania.
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A van brings the Indoctrination Class to the Agia Triada Monastery, which was constructed beginning in the 17th century.
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The class visited the Mosque of the Janissaries and learned a little history about it, including that it is the oldest Ottoman building in Crete.
Photo by MC2 Kelly Agee
