Our classrooms in Greece (in a manner of speaking)

We went to Cape Sounion to the Temple of Poseidon. We were told that Cape Sounion has one of the most beautiful sunsets around, but unfortunatley we weren't there at sun down. However, the temple was up on a hill that over looked the Aegean and had amazing views!

A fun fact about this temple is that many travelers from different time periods carved their names into some of the blocks, including Lord Byron! Of course this is not allowed anymore, for obvious reasons. But it is still interesting to see proof that he was here admiring the same ancient structure that I am.

This was one of our many outdoor "classrooms" during our three weeks in Greece. Here Joe read to us from Herodotus, the world's first historian.

Another "classroom" of ours was an ancient theater where we acted out the Homeric Hymn to Demeter.

It was such a cool and unique experience to act out such a story in an ancient theater where it could have actually been performed. You just can't get these kind of lessons in a traditional classroom setting.

After our time at the theater we went to the Holy Monastery of St. Paul. Here two nuns showed us the church and gave us Greek coffee, bread, and loukoumi (the Greek version of a Turkish Delight). The monastery was very pretty and peaceful. Talking to the nuns was also a unique experience that we were able to enjoy and learn from. One thing that really resonated with me was one of the nuns said that their spiritual father once said to not judge and not to criticize. Such a simple statement, yet so hard for human beings to follow.

Bells used to call the nuns to meals, church, etc.

Being at the monastery made it a very memorable afternoon. They are very selfsufficient and make their own food, lotions, and prayer knots. The homemade honey was the best honey I've ever tasted. The life style seemed very peaceful and fulfilling.