Shawn Crane-Today started early as we all woke up early to make our way to the National Archeological Museum in downtown Athens. After a short walk that was made interesting by dodging sub-compacts, scooters, and stray dogs we arrived at the beautiful columns of the National Archeological Museum.  The Museum was an amazing experience in that most of the artifacts observed therein were the very pieces of interest we discussed in class. Just as the skyline of Athens is indescribable, the artifacts in the museum truly must be seen to fully appreciate. Following our tour of the museum, where we learned that flash photography and posing with statues is frowned upon in Greek museums, we all found our way to lunch.

Lunch, while not as delicious as last night’s dinner, was extremely enjoyable and relaxing. After lunch we all met up with Dr. Floyd McCoy to learn about the relationship of geology and archeology as it pertains to Thera. Dr. McCoy’s lecture was quite intriguing and enjoyable as it touched on an area that we had stayed away from in anticipation for this day.

We left the American School of Classics and once again were on the metro and on our way to our next destination of the port city Piraeus where we boarded our cruise ship. It is from the top deck of the majestic Phaistos Palace cruise ship that I write this blog, and given that we have to get out of bed before six a.m. I should probably end my voyage with this and bid farewell.