Week 8 – Final Days and Goodbye to Crete

The final week of my Erasmus stay on Crete was much calmer than the previous ones, mainly because I got sick at the beginning of the week.

On Monday and Tuesday, I stayed at home in our Airbnb in Episkopi and rested most of the time so I could recover. It was a quiet start to the last week, but also a good chance to slow down a bit after all the busy weeks before.

By Wednesday, I was feeling better and returned to Psifiakos Kosmos. The day was mostly focused on organizational tasks and working on my Erasmus blog. After work, we had a big cleaning session at the Airbnb to start preparing for our departure. In the evening, I relaxed by playing Civilization with Marvin.

Thursday was about receiving the Europass documents and finishing more organizational things. After work, we spent time together in the yard, jumped into the pool, and had another barbecue in the evening—one of our final relaxed nights together as a group.

Friday was our last official workday. We handled the remaining organizational tasks and finished cleaning and packing everything at the Airbnb. In the evening, everyone gathered together in the yard one last time. We had a few drinks, talked about the last weeks, and enjoyed the final evening together with great vibes.

On Saturday, it was finally time to return home to Berlin. We woke up early and flew back via Vienna. Luckily, the whole journey went smoothly without any problems or inconveniences.

Overall, the Erasmus experience was amazing. I really loved the island, the people, the weather, the food, and our Airbnb. It was also great that some of my friends and family from Berlin came to visit me during the stay. I learned a lot both professionally and personally, met many great people, and created unforgettable memories. I would definitely recommend everyone who has the opportunity to take part in the Erasmus+ program to do it.