6/28 Tourists

would never travel more than 50 feet to get to a site. Which makes us different from tourists. We're students. And we were dragged. We did not go voluntarily. We would have rather gone to the beach... but I'm glad we were forced to go, or else we would have no idea what we would have missed.

It was the most gorgeous sites I've been to yet. I know I keep saying that, but this time it really is true. The Ramnous site holds not only the Temple of Nemesis, but also a huge citadel right by the sea with a view of the island Euboea? (sp?) Yet again, the citadel had the most gorgeous view. Starting to notice a pattern?





One word to describe it: Breathless.
Two reasons: It was breathtaking and because we had a ways to hike and I was out of breath at the end.

Good point to the day: Professor Leonard kept his lecture short! Woo~ We weren't in the hot boiling sun for that long. It was the one site I wished we could've stayed a little longer though, despite the heat. Other people were really excited to head to the beach, but I wouldn't have minded staying another half hour there. I mean we hiked all the way there, we might as well completely savor it, right? I felt rushed. I'll be back one day though. I hope. Knock on wood.

Yesterday night?

Went to Monastiraki Square again. Had a fun time. Got hit on by Greek guys that could speak French? Walked quickly away with Corey.

I feel like Greek guys think they can spit game, but they really can't. I always have a feeling of disgust when they approach me. I'm pretty sure it's because I always have a gut feeling that they really have no respect for women whatsoever. Maybe because they don't even bother to ask for my name and just ask where my apartment is? Maybe because they don't want a conversation? They blatantly stare and whistle. I'm talking about guys of all ages right now. From 20-50 years old. Ew. They really just don't care though.

Now don't get me wrong. I love meeting new people. But it's just the vibe is all wrong. Don't look at me like that... like... I don't have thoughts. As if I'm easy just because I'm American. Ugh, there I said it. I want to throw up now... But maybe it's guys at all clubs and bars. But really, is asking for my name too much work? And SMILE, don't smirk as if you know me. I'm so aggravated just thinking about it. Fyi, I'm not a self-declared feminist or anything. Just a girl. This is not a rant to all guys, or even just Greek guys. I'm sure there are nice Greek guys. This is a rant to guys that act like... all of the above details. I'm just meeting the wrong Greek guys, I guess.

Walked home because the taxi cab with the other girls were too full. Walking through Greece at night is quite nice once you get away from the hubbub of the bars. Generally most places in Plaka you have a view of the Acropolis lighted up at night. There's little food vendors out at night for the drunkards (I suppose UD's version of DP dough) and random Greek music playing everywhere as you pass the clubs and outdoor weddings. There's always a soft scent of flowers as well. I wonder if Greece always has fragant flowers all year round. Not going to lie though, I walked a little faster by those dark alleys. It's safe, but not that safe. Just like any other city.