Dear Apollo, Send Some Sun. Love, the Bennies and Johnnies

Saturday morning we left our weekend trip to Delphi with a lengthy bus ride.

 We arrived at Hosios Loukas to look at a Byzentine Monastery. It was a shame it was so cold, but even with the rain and the wind it was a beautiful place. Anne, our art and literature professor, gave us a quick tour of the Church. We had some cappuccinos and sat by a fire for a bit. It was so cozy and I felt like the only thing missing was some Christmas music! 

Beautiful Byzantine Monastery 

Andrew hogging the fire

We went to a small, mountainside town near Delphi that is known for is ski resorts for lunch. Turns out we found the “best restaurant in town” according to Anne. WE all shared the famous local cheese, I had delicious zucchini balls, Michelle and Kate tried the local pasta, and Derek was adventurous and tried a goat stew.

We arrived in Delphi, had class in the lobby, and went to a wonderful dinner. Some of the girls decorated a table with balloons for Missy and Ashely’s 21^st birthdays. They also arranged to have little cakes with candles brought out. It was a fabulous dinner that included a show: a semi-professional soccer team was carbo-loading. There was much giggling all night long.

On Sunday, time was spent between looking at the Delphi museum and walking around the site itself. Delphi was an ancient sanctuary for Apollo people would seek the word of the gods from the Oracle. Clearly the gods did not want us to be there, and greeted us with snow! It was litereally and figuratively breathtaking. It was freezing, but the mountains and the ruins were stunning. 

Sculpture of Apollo with golden eyelashes! (I wouldn't mind golden eyelashes) 

Anne warding off the elements with her poncho

What a view! 

One of the most stunning places! 

We arrived back to Athens just as everyone was cleaning up from the Marathon (yes the marathon- the original one that goes from Marathon to Athens). Shannon -our wonderful assistant director- participated and finished it in four hours despite the cold and sleet. Quite the accomplishment! We're so proud of her!

The marathon ended right outside our school! 2 minutes away from our apartments!