Bwee! Our day trip in Delphi was fabulous. The trip was much more structured and we didn’t get any time to walk around on our own, but I still loved it. I just wish I’d had the chance to photograph in the nearby village!

The city was at the level of some of the clouds, high in the mountains, and the result was pure photographic glee. I can’t wait to get my film developed. Delicious atmosphere! No wonder the city holds so much mystic significance to its inhabitants–the clouds practically writhed.

But first, the bus ride! Our tour guide was a native Greek woman with a relatively strong grasp of English, but there were certain words that she definitely didn’t know how to use. The most amusing was probably her obsessive over(mis)use of the word “precise” when no adjective was necessary, ie “This road precisely connects Athens to Delphi,” and “unique” when she meant “only,” such as “Apollo’s unique sister, Artemis.” Also, she kept referring to things as “anonymous” when she probably meant “eponymous.” (Mad props to her for attempting vocab I didn’t even learn until a few years ago!) Additionally, she felt compelled to point out the most random things on the 2-hour bus voyage, the most noteworthy being a lengthy lecture on Greek aluminum production, and a repeat of the Oedipus myth at least four times. I found it hilarious, though somewhat distracting as I ploughed through Anansi Boys. Poor Chungy, on the other hand, was trying to sleep! She still has her cold, which I managed to skirt thanks to the powers of Echinacea.

First, we visited Delphi’s archaeological museum, which was chok full of ancient goodness. It’s one thing to see drawings and diagrams of the city’s layout, but it’s difficult to grasp the sheer scale until you realize that stone sphinx atop a giant pillar could eat you and your dog in one bite.

Next, we got to tromp around some of the ruins. I stood on the stage of their acoustically fabulous ampitheatre and wished I could remember my Eurypides. I took lots and lots of photos that I am positively gleeful about getting developed. One of my Christmas presents was the Lensbaby 2.0, and I’ve been playing around with the different aperture rings and squealing over what I’m seeing through the viewfinder. I think I’ll get some of the film developed tomorrow instead of waiting until I return to Philly.

Tomorrow, Chungy and I finally investigate what Athens has to offer! Hurrah! Also, hopefully my grades will be posted tomorrow!