Argonautasss!!!

I had already told you that May was going to be packed, and it definitely lived up to the expectations. What a month… I think I’ve reached my peak of happiness. Let’s get into it!

The month started with the EGG: Entrepreneurship Goes Green Youth Exchange. We spent ten intense days in Šibenik with 38 other young people from across Europe, including participants from Turkey, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Spain, and Bulgaria.

This was my second Youth Exchange, and I felt much more relaxed and comfortable. I met wonderful people who have truly stolen a piece of my heart. During those ten days, we took part in workshops and study visits, shared ideas, danced, and most importantly, had an amazing time playing pool and table football.

Shortly after the Youth Exchange, my family came to visit me in Murter. I was so, so happy to see them again, even though we had said goodbye less than a month earlier. I was really excited to show them where I was living and let them experience the beauty of the island through my eyes. Even my aunt and uncle drove all the way from Spain in their camper van!

Since they had a car, Naelys and I took the opportunity to visit Zadar, a beautiful city that captivates visitors with its famous Sea Organ. Although the weather wasn’t on our side and it rained for most of the day, the company made everything perfect.

We also visited , whose lakes and waterfalls looked as if they had come straight out of a fairy tale.

On the last day, we spent some time enjoying Murter’s beaches, and for the first time, my parents had a meal at one of their children’s homes. It was a feeling that’s difficult to put into words, but at that moment, I realized that something had changed. I wasn’t just living abroad anymore, I was building a life of my own, and with it, a place that truly felt like home.

After my family left, I literally spent only two days at the office before embarking on the next adventure. Naelys and I packed our bags and headed to Turkey to work on one of the audiovisual projects I had been dreaming of doing.

Our journey first took us through Ljubljana, where we spent the morning exploring Slovenia’s charming capital. I definitely need to come back one day and discover it more deeply. From there, we flew to Istanbul and then to Konya, where our friends from the first Youth Exchange were waiting for us with open arms.

We stayed at one of our friends’ homes, and I have to say that the days we spent with them were truly a gift. We reunited with many of the friends we had made during previous projects and also met again with some of the participants from the Youth Exchange we attended in May. Being welcomed into their culture and experiencing their way of life firsthand was an incredible gift. They treated us like queens. 

On top of that, we got a glimpse into their student life and carried out the interviews we needed for my documentary, Life After Erasmus+: Where Are They Now? It was incredibly special to hear their stories and see how the Erasmus+ experience had shaped their lives beyond the projects themselves. I could talk about this experience for hours, but I don’t want to bore you or make this vlog any longer, so I’ll keep some of the best memories to myself.

To finish the month with Argonauta, we joined the Eko Kamp Kornati project in the Kornati Islands. Once again, we had the opportunity to enjoy the incredible beauty of Croatia’s nature while getting some work done. Spending the day surrounded by crystal-clear waters, breathtaking landscapes, and good company was the perfect way to end such an unforgettable month.

It’s going to be hard for June to top such an incredible month, but I’m looking forward to seeing what it has in store for me. Even if it brings a little more calm and a slower rhythm, I’m ready to embrace it.