Róza is a big fan of the sea and animals, so it was no surprise that her wish was connected to these two great passions. Her greatest desire was to take a dip in the sea, enjoy the sunshine, and see as many animals as possible in their natural environment.

Many of our Magic Lamp children are attracted to the sea; Róza was able to travel to the wonderful island of Skopelos as part of a small group.

After a long period of planning, the day of departure finally arrived. Early Saturday morning we flew to Skiathos, where we were greeted by pouring rain upon arrival, but this did not dampen our spirits for a single moment. From here, we continued our journey to the island of Skopelos by ferry. Even the huge ferry, carrying more than 1,200 passengers, was a special experience for all of us – Róza watched in fascination as the cars and trucks lined up inside the ferry's belly with incredible speed.

Reaching the island, the sun soon came out, so we were able to take a pleasant walk already on the first afternoon. The next day, everything was truly set for a perfect summer day: we woke up to brilliant sunshine and, guided by our local helper, Ildikó, we could explore the most beautiful parts of Skopelos. Following this, the long-awaited moment finally arrived – Róza could take a dip in the crystal-clear sea.

If we were to ask her which experience she liked the most, she would probably answer: all of them. We received a special welcome right upon arrival, when a flock of goats walked across in front of us. During the trip, we could also observe numerous fish species, birds, and lizards, which was a real adventure for Róza. The natural beauty of the island, the lush vegetation, and the heartfelt hospitality of the locals made the days spent there an unforgettable experience.

The evenings were all about exploring Greek cuisine. Róza especially liked the fresh fish dishes, but the charcoal-grilled cheese also quickly became one of her favorites.

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Before our journey home, we also had the opportunity to get to know the island of Skiathos, where Viki and Olivér showed us the most interesting sights. To conclude the trip, we could also spend a little time in Athens, so a walk around the Acropolis was included in the program as well. It was a special feeling to walk on the stones where defining figures of history turned up thousands of years ago.

We believe that this trip will be an everlasting experience for Róza; we wish her a speedy recovery and hope she can return here soon with her family.

We would like to take this opportunity to gratefully thank our private donors, including Timi, Ferrari Budapest, GAL SynergyTech Zrt, and the IBIS Styles Budapest Airport hotel for their support, as well as Ildikó, Viki, and Olivér for their loving help and guided tours. We thank Tensi Travel Agency for the careful organization, without which this special wish could not have come true.

Éva Patzauer
wish coordinator
Skopelos, June 16, 2026.