So Far, So Great

I made it to Greece and all I can say is 'ahhhhhh - mazing.' The trip here went faster than I expected and it was exhilarating the entire way. It's day 2 here in Vrahati and I still can't believe I'm here. I've already learned so much over the past few hours and I can't wait to soak up more and more each day. Here is a list of some of the things I've learned thus far...

1. Fruits and vegetables taste unreal in Greece. We shop at 'green markets' where all the produce is locally grown. Yesterday I bought 3 huge peaches, 2 limes, 3 carrots, two handfuls of cherries, and a kiwi for about 5 euro, which is the equivalent of 6 or so dollars, best deal I've ever gotten.

2. From 3-5 p.m. everyday the people of Vrahati (and I assume just about everywhere else in Greece) stop and take a breath. The stores close and the town goes quiet. I'm hoping I can make that happen when I get back to America.

3. Toilet paper isn't flushed down the toilet, it's thrown into the trash can next to the toilet. My goal is to make it all month without accidently reverting to my normal toilet paper habits. 

4. As a general rule, men wear speedos and its totally normal.

5. The Greek language is kicking my butt. I learn a word and forget it two minutes later. There are multiple different words to describe the same thing. I'm trying to remember that its only day 2 and I have all month to get better. 

6. Pedestrians DO NOT have the right away. Move over or be run over.

7. If you need to ask your neighbor for a cup of sugar there is no such thing as walking over and knocking on the door. Simply shouting from your house to theirs will suffice. 

8. The food is beyond description. 

9. Sidewalks are a standard place for parking.

10. Its considered a compliment if someone tells you you look like Michael Jackson. 

These are just a few of the things I've picked up so far. I can't wait for more.

Here are a few pictures to leave you with. Enjoy!

I love you all.