Transitioning

Yesterday was a long, exciting, slightly stressful day of transitions.

The class "Christian Movement in the Mediterranean" had been successfully concluded with a final and a feast the night before, and most people took off to the airport or other destinations in the morning.  It was sad to say good-bye to some people who had become good friends in such a short time, but hopefully we will meet again - maybe some of them in Turkey.

As a last 'hurrah' some of us visited the Acropolis on our last night.  

Then came the adventure of trying to find the bus station. No one in Athens or online seems to know exactly where the bus station is (like a street address or some such thing), and everyone who has a vague idea of where it is gives very different directions on how to find it.  Maybe I should write my own guide book, now that it has been found. :)

The bus ride to Delphi, once out of Athens, was quite beautiful.  We passed through cloudy, mountainous areas, and finally arrived at Delphi, a picturesque little town perched on the sides of one of those mountains, overlooking a bay of the sea.

I haven't yet had a chance to explore much of the ruins (everything closes at 3...), but it is a beautiful area.  I wouldn't mind spending a few days here, just hiking and exploring.

Alas, I don't have that much time. So today I'll explore the ruins, and tomorrow...????  Well, plans are still in the works. :)