Delphi

It's been a couple of weeks since I've done this! I've been having such a blast here that I've been putting off writing in my blog a little bit-- but, if one is having a good time, I think that it's inevitable to fall behind on things like this! The best part about this entire experience, besides exploring a beautiful new country has been the truly amazing friends I have been making from all over the world. Coming together with a group of like-minded, adventurous people like this really makes the world feel that much smaller when we're all getting excited about the same song to dance to. So, yes-- I've been having loads of fun!

Last weekend the study abroad group ventured to Delphi, the ancient dedicated to Apollo and it was spectacular, despite the rainy weather! Delphi clings to a gorgeously rugged mountainside that overlooks an equally breathtaking valley. In ancient times, this area was a vital stopping point to consult the oracle about important questions concerning long journeys, crops, etc.

Asking the oracle!

Ruins of the Temple of Apollo with misty mountains in the background.

An ionic column.

More picture of the Temple of Apollo.

The little skiing village of Arachova.

To my disdain, I still haven't been up to the Acropolis. I'm trying to hold off until the weather is better, so I can enjoy it to the fullest. Yesterday we went downtown to the club area of Athens, Gazi, but had to take a cab there because there were 'fights' downtown, according to our cab driver, so the metro was closed. I think he meant demonstrations, not really fighting though because I wasn't able to find anything online about it this morning.  

Tonight everyone is going downtown near Monastiraki to watch the Superbowl. Yes, shocking, I know, I am actually going to watch the Superbowl! Only because it's the Hawks and the Broncos. Greece hasn't changed me that much. 

Although, it does have my heart, soul, and two thirds of my bank account.