The day I had most been looking forward to, our visit to Aegina. I’ve always loved the beach, and Greece is famous for its stunning beaches. The anticipation of exploring Aegina and relaxing on its beautiful beaches had me filled with excitement. As soon as we docked at the port, we jumped straight into a scavenger hunt. It was a fun way to start our day, though we did struggle a bit to find some of the locations. Thankfully, the locals were incredibly friendly and helpful, pointing us in the right direction whenever we asked for directions. After checking off all the items on our scavenger hunt list, we headed straight to the beach. On our way to the beach, we noticed an advertisement near the port for a short ferry ride to a nearby island called Moni. We were intrigued so we walked over to inquire for more information. The ferry operator described Moni as a small island with a beautiful beach, with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar with music. It sounded perfect! We eagerly paid the 12 euros for the ferry ride. The ferry ride to Moni was a brief 20 minutes. As soon as we stepped off the boat, we were greeted by the sight of the most beautiful turquoise water I’ve ever seen. We quickly rented beach chairs and umbrellas, bought ourselves some drinks, and settled in by the beach. The water was crystal clear and incredibly refreshing, it was the ideal spot for much-needed relaxation. Around 4 PM, we boarded the ferry back to Aegina. With some time to spare before our ferry back to Athens, we decided to explore a bit more of Aegina. We found an ice cream shop near the port. I had the best ice cream I’ve tasted in all of Greece. Aegina had surpassed all my expectations. The combination of the scavenger hunt, the surprise discovery of Moni Island, and the delicious ice cream made it one of my favorite memories on the trip.