tempis fugit

The very fact that I hadn't even realized that I have not updated in 12 days is testament to the fact that the time is moving all too quickly. The weather's turning, gray skies predominate today in Athens, and we depart for Trip III on Monday. My presentation is "in the works" but not quite there yet, and there are plans for an epic party tonight. In the meantime, more later...just hopefully not 12 days later!

On Trip II

Well, I haven't been the best at blogging these days. We're on Trip II, after a mere 4 days inbetween coming home from Trip I and leaving for Trip II. But I can honestly say that the highlight of this trip so far (besides the archaeology, of course) has been the lovely little Hotel Dimitsana. Though without internet for the fourth night a row, this morning we awoke to warm bougatsa (an absolute favorite), croissants, and REAL, honest-to-goodness orange juice, next to a cozy fire. I thought I was in heaven.

Arkadia was heaven. It seems to be a pretty poor region of Greece, with many old, abandoned homes and small villages. The topography is amazing, though: steep, rocky cliffs, enshrouded in early morning fog. The landscape is lush, but large parts of Arkadia bear the effects of the Greek fires three summers ago. The landscape here is charred, barren, but with signs of life peaking through. It's stunning, really.

I hope to post some more pictures soon. Until then, tonight (and for the next two nights), we're in Pylos, in my first "repeat" hotel (ie., I stayed here for the summer session). It's right on the Bay of Navarino, and tomorrow, we'll cover Pylos, the Chora Museum, and Sphakteria. So much to do, so little time. The Autumn term is just flying by!