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DAY 8: A PROMISE
This year it is the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing. It seems that the human race has always been obsessed with exploring the unknown (better to put it this way than say conquering what cannot be conquered). Fifty years later, we are still trying to reach places that seem impossible to be reached. However,…
Read MoreDAY 6: MAKE REALITY SEXY AGAIN
Last night we haven’t slept much – we had to be awake and do the anchor shifts. Since we weren’t in a harbor, we had to take care of our boat not just sailing away from the bay. That was exhausting, but again gave us a time to reflect. After being awake for almost the…
Read MoreDay 6: Panormitis
Before 9am, we were on the waters again, off to the island of Panormitis. Wind and waves were plentiful, making for an interesting discussion experience while the Marleen waltzed the sea. The topic: European narratives and the potential of pan-European storytelling. Crew members agreed that European stories can be found anywhere – including on this…
Read MoreDay Seven: 36°25’56.1″N 28°14’21.1″E, Rhodes
We are back in Rhodes!! Surprisingly we all survived – thanks to the amazing sailing skills ( and fortune-cookie-like life wisdoms) of our skippers. Thank you so much for this unique opportunity, we hope we can spread some of your new ideas for a future Europe. Yours Carlo, Cary Cary Lady, Jessy J K, Claudi the Lighthouse and…
Read MoreDay Three: 36°53’23.6″N 27°18’10.9″E, Kos
Questions of the day:1. Do you think that younger generations see fundamental European achievements up until now as a given (e.g. peace, Schengen,…)?2. What responsibility do we have as European citizens in strengthening European values? 3. How can we as Hans Farmont scholars take concrete actions to further the European vision (e.g. political engagement, become a…
Read MoreDay Two: 36°53’23.6″N 27°18’10.9″E, Kos
7:00am Wakin’ up has never been that easy -why? Cause we had a long day of sailing ahead of us! #jk7amsucks 3:30pm “Marlene” (our sailing boat) almost reached its limits bending over in stormy waters … 5:00pm .. however, we arrived safely on the beautiful (and touristic) island of Kos where we’ll stay for the…
Read MoreDay One: 36°37’08.8″N 27°50’15.6″E, Simi
07:00 Being woken up far too early by our big boss08:00 Setting sail after a greek style breakfast and coffee08:06 Apesing Rasmus, God of the Sea09:00 sailing10:00 sailing11:00 still sailing12:00 no wind, stuck on the boat and starting to wonder why we are here13:00 learning basic knots and sailing know how – in case the…
Read More36°25’55.3″N 28°14’19.9″E, Rhodes
Lukas, Head of Music and Analytical ConclusionsClaudius, Principal Challenger and the Real Colossus of Rhodes Carina, Part-time Mermaid and Doctor on Bord(ers) Carlotta, Morning Coffee Expert and Representing Swiss Neutrality Jasmin, Masterpiece and Spirit of Europe While we are busy posing, we are only here thanks to our real Crew Milena, Minister of Culture Angelika, Mumager Andreas,…
Read MoreStart of our Summer School Programme 2019
Tomorrow we open the season for our Summer School Programme 2019. The first group will arrive in Rhodes tomorrow and will be on board for the next 10 days.The preparations have been made and we are looking forward to the participants.We will inform you daily with small blog entries about our discussions, current topics and…
Read MoreCALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2019
Please forward the call for applications for our summer school programme 2019 to anyone in your European network who might be interested in the programme. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are inviting applicants (age 18 and over) who are in training (academic or professional) as well as…
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