Ask the Oracle

20 February 2008
Yesterday, we explored the ruins of Delphi as well as the museum. Delphi was where the ancient Greeks went to get advice from the Oracles, who channeled the gods and stuff. I found it really amusing that in reality, the Oracles were really inhaling Methane Gases and giving advice and predictions that were vague as horoscopes and the people were really serious about it. We arrived in Athens late last night and did a little exploring, but we had a guided tour of the acropolis planned for the day. Today was sunny, warm, eventful and exhausting. We were followed by a couple of stray dogs as the guide led us up the hill. The walk was beautiful and the view from the top, even more so.
What can I saw about the acropolis? I was just so excited to by outside in the sun, but the fact that I was exploring a famous landmark and historical site made it even cooler. After exploring the acropolis for a while, we caught to metro to the National Archaeological Museum where we saw sculptures, from the Mycenaean to the Greek Hellenistic eras. It is pretty amazing what humans are capable of—even that long ago.
The guide left us and I grabbed some lunch with Allison, Catelyn, Milan, Linda, Sarah C., and Clint. They all had gyros, but I only had cheese fries and the food I’d stolen from breakfast. We each had shopping goals and wandered around the modern day agora until the stores began to close. We went back to the hotel, exhausted. I snoozed for an hour or two before dinner, which was an entertaining meal because we discussed movies, Disney movies, and politics. Now, I am going to sleep, excited about tomorrow. I am going to Aegina, a nearby Greek island, renting a moped, and being reckless!!!