The King of Mykonos-
There are always a lot of stray cats on Greek islands, but this guy looked particularly regal (and well fed).
A rainy day in Athens. At least it’s warm out now!
That awkward moment when you miss your flight to London because you thought it was today and not yesterday.
Yes, really.
Plaka, Athens
I am seriously falling in love with this neighborhood this week. The main drag is very touristy, but once you turn down a side street there are beautiful buildings, cute tavernas, and even a roof-top movie theater! I am totally going this week!
Does anyone have a hotel or hostel recommendation for Paris?
This booking process is stressing me out!
The Temple of Poseidon
This is a super easy day trip from Athens, 2 hours on a bus along the scenic coastline! The temple is on a hill above the town of Sounio, which is also very adorable and surrounded by beautiful beaches! Take a day to lounge, eat tasty Greek food, and check out the temple!
You know you’re studying abroad when:
Changes in the exchange rate of euros to dollars make your day.
I mean, sorry Greek economy, but please keep being so crazy it is saving me money.
Giant, terrifying pelicans-
One of the funkiest quirks of Mykonos— it is the only Greek island that is home to pelicans! They are so used to tourists they will walk through the street, trailed by a group of people with cameras, totally unfazed. You could say they are the island’s biggest celebrity. This guy was between 15 and 20 years old, according to a nearby shopkeeper. How did he know?
“He walks by every day,” he said.
Things Greek professors say:
To really enjoy this post, you need to first picture a man with wild white hair and thick black eyebrows who wears suspenders and a bright orange shirt to class every day. Ta-da! You are picturing my Economics of the Greek Crisis professor!
“You need to take off your shoes and put them in someone else’s problem.”
“Depends the case.”
“Eee-n-ter-net.”
“Meed-term.”
“Rice, you are great example this semester.”
“That was my first online flirt.” (Talking about online dating)
“What are you doing this weekend? Take some pictures of burning down the Athens?”
“There are too many channels about gardening.”
“Whatever is that.”
“Don’t go around the bush, just say it!”
“Initially I thought of being a porn star…”
“I believe in group work only in the army and in football.”
“You know, of course, that Italians are very sexy.”
“Today we have a guest, so please stop shouting and throwing knives as you normally do.”
“Hello, something happened to your hair.” (When someone came in with a haircut)
“My ideal woman is one who is provocatively sexy and also aristocratic.”
“Is this how you normally sneeze?”
Loukamades-
And the award for best donuts ever goes to… Greece! Loukamades are small, deep fried donuts that are served warm. They are crunchy on the outside but fluffy on the inside! They are traditionally served with honey and cinnamon sugar on top, but you can also get them with chocolate and cookie crumbles. They are so messy but so good!
Rebecca Rice, abroad.
