Natalie, Catie, and Collins survey the bastion at Palamides Fortress, Nafplio. 28 June 2009 Oh nooooo-another no wireless day. Oi. It certainly isn’t the dependable thing we are accustomed to in the US. So, I’m writing, but not blogging. Hope you liked the visual learner approach to blogging from yesterday. After some interesting negotiations with [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Tuesday, June 30 Nafplio
Posted in Uncategorized on June 30, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Paralio Astros Saturday, June 27
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Hi!! Here are pictures and one video from the past days’ adventures at Delphi and Olympia. Today we sail to Hydra for the celebration of Greek independence from the Turks. No doubt we will have some “footage” of the fireworks. For now, check the pictures. I will get some help from the Argonauts on the [...]
WiFi Heaven!!!!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 | 5 Comments »
We are in Paralio Astros and finally there is pretty much a heavenly wifi spot–Greek boys bringing lemonade, beachside. I am under a canvas canopy; the troops are in the chaises. I just saw a tray of strawberry looking ice cream floats go their way. Three “guard ducks” waddled past and into the water. Oh [...]
At JFK!!
Posted in Uncategorized on June 22, 2009 | 11 Comments »
We are all sitting calmly at JFK waiting for our flight to Greece. Departure time is 3:50 so we still have about an hour and a quarter before we board. We have exhausted the shopping possiilities in our little neck of the airport. A few are still out rambling around. I learned my lesson–a salad [...]
Hello world!
Posted in Uncategorized on June 18, 2009 | 10 Comments »
Hello friends and families of the John Tyler study abroad expedition to Greece. The plan is to use this blog ( I hope there is at least one student in the group who knows something about creating a blog! I certainly don’t.) to keep you up to date about what we are experiencing and where [...]