It's All Greek to Me

Still no internet in the hotel, so thats a bummer, but hopefully it'll get fixed soon.
As for what has happened thus far, I'm pleased to report Greece as surpassed my expectations heading into our move. I'll admit it, I loved London and I was sad to go. I think that most of the people in our program felt that way as we pretty much had it made in England. Then they wanted us to move to a completely foreign country and expect us to hit the ground running and picked up where we left off in terms of classes, friendships, and pretty much our lives. I didn't think it was possible. For the most part, I was wrong.
Our hotel, the Hotel Philipos is pretty much a stone's throw from the Acropolis, which made for an amazing first day of orientation for our program. I was literally shaking in my shoes from the history this place has been home to and astounded at the thought of walking in the footsteps of of the fathers of thought and logic. Also on our tour was Mars Hill, noted not only for its astounding view of the city but also for being the reported site where the Apostle Paul mixed it up with the great philosophers in his early attempts to spread Christianity. Again, some truly humbling history all around.
Yesterday we went to the traditional center of the Greek world, Delphi, known for its important place in Greek mythology. There lived the Oracle who gave prophecies to kings and peasants alike, namely Oedipus. The area was amazing for its beauty and breathtaking view of the mountains and valley all around. The historical sites and landmarks themselves put one back in the shoes of an ancient Greek pilgrim on his way to pay homage to the gods and hear how his or her life will play out in the future. IT was a day trip I consider myself blessed to have made and an important compliment to our religion class we'll be taking for the rest of the semester here in Greece.
The Philipos is nice and the staff are friendly and very accommodating. Our beds are infinitely more comfortable than the racks they had us on in London and I feel like a king just from having my bed made, and sheets and bathroom cleaned. I could definitely get used to this lifestyle and I'm grateful it has worked out as well as it has. Some people in the program haven't totally bought into the move still, nor do I think these people ever will, but while Athens has many shortcomings, its such an incredible new perspective on people it's amazing.
Once we get an established, reliable internet connection I promise some more, detailed descriptions, including my friends and I experiencing Greek Carnival. The stories and memories gathered already are truly fantastic.