Vergina Field Trip

Today was the last day of "orientation". We went on a trip to Vergina, which is about an hour away from Thessaloniki. There, we went to a museum where King Phillip II was buried (Alexander the Great's father). I'm usually not into history at all, but Greece has so much more history (and so much more interesting!) than the states! There was a bunch of gold things in there, I loved it! Unfortunately we couldn't take pictures, but it was amazing down there. The tomb was covered for centuries, and I guess people used to watch soccer from it, thinking it was just a hill. Can you imagine if you were sitting on top of Alexander the Great's father? Weird to think of. Anyway, when I said I wanted a gold crown for my 21st golden birthday, this is what I was talking about mom:

This wasn't even the largest of them all, it's all 22k gold. There was a huge one with leaves, but this one I really liked. Now, since I didn't get it for my birthday, I would like to have it for my wedding. Just saying.

Today was the first day I went to get some souvenirs. I got a big Greek flag, that I love. I also got a jewelry box and shot glass. I'm thinking a jewelry box for one of my sisters? Or both? Or myself. I don't know yet. I have no idea what souvenirs to bring home for everyone, so if you have a suggestion, please let me know! I know I'm gonna get something for my mom from Croatia? If I get my butt over there! I also got a post card from Efi, who is in charge of our program here at ACT. She is a giant Greek woman, with jet black hair and bright red lipstick all the time. She is so cute, and so happy about everything! The front of the postcard is so pretty, I will have to send it to someone home when I get the chance.

So, I start class tomorrow. But, a bunch of use are going to watch the superbowl at a local bar. The superbowl is played here at 1:30 am-5:30 am. Yup, I'm gonna do it. Even though I hate sports, I wanna watch and just hangout. I doubt I'll make it until 5:30 a.m. Next week there is a field trip to Ioannina to see monastaries, museums, and caves. It's a 2-day trip for 70 euro. I really want to go, and I know a bunch of people want to. So, I think I'm gonna try to sign up for it right away tomorrow! Can't wait.

Well, other than the trip to Vergina today, Friday night we went out to eat with everyone, including the President of ACT, after the orientation. Everyone got profusely drunk off of unlimited wine, and ridiculously full from the endless amount of food. So, it was heaven for me. We all danced to the live Greek band, and threw paper napkins all around in celebration (apparently they are not allowed to break plates anymore? Which is a bummer for me...). Afterwards, most of us went to a bar. Drinks are so expensive here, literally like 7 euros for a drink. I'm not going to pay that much, so I chugged some more wine before going out! Then, on the walk home, I got a beer from the kiosk. They sell beer straight off the street? Haha, so weird.

Well, I've been having fun in Thessaloniki so far, unfortunately classes are starting up. Oh well, I'm not really aiming for A's this semester....hope mom didn't see that. I promise I will pass still!