- So I'm on my 3rd day of class, plus getting to Athens Saturday. (So it's really day 5) I've already taken almost 900 pictures.
- Already the days are starting to blur together, it's overwhelming. To be honest I got homesick a little I miss my friends and family dearly. I'm a little disadvantaged sometimes b/c I don't always know all the architecture terms and such.
- The city here is.... divided. The tourist plako(sp?) is a stark contrast from the natives' portion of the city. The tourist area is smattered with ruins all centered around the Acropolis. It's kept clean and pristine full of color and shopping. There's tons of vendors with people hawking(sp?) wears on the street and walking around. Athens is extremely dense the coastal harbors are what you know of in pictures.
- It's been fun to explore and walk around the city. We stick out, all the tourists stand out so much. There's no hope to blend in.
mmm maybe I should start from the beginning with thoughts (sorry if they're not all coherent)
- panic in the airport a must? for me apparently
- flying: at night is beautiful to look down over the cities all lit up
- I wish we had more time to leave the airport in London
- I don't do well with not eating for a long time
- airplane food is odd
- The saying "that's greek to me" is so true, I can't read signs much less receipts.
- American specials are not necessarily great deals
- Time change is hard to calculate and keep track of
- Hotel roofs are gorgeous
- smoking is more common here
- Went to a Church here, it was cool to worship with other Christians
- lots and lots of walking/hiking
- I was excited about a isthmus/canal more than architecture people. They don't understand how big of a feat this is.
- I'm an engineer at heart. I love how they put stuff together more than how cool it looks.
- Gyros are ok, great that they're cheap
- Gelato is yummy and reasonably priced
- Few people smile here
- Small harbor towns are my favorite.
- I love color, the flowers and doors/windows that pop against the walls
- I'm an adventurer yet not reckless
- Breezes make a huge difference
- I can't keep up with shows
- Judgements are made fast and off set to hard
- diversity is it's meaning, sometimes difficult/offensive
- God is in control and is here.
... I can't think of my other thoughts at the moment. We're on a break before we go to one of the museums here. PS it's 2:35pm here.
Still to come:
- 73 days 'til Graduation!
- Look for jobs
