So, I'm pretty sure by the end of this trip I'm going to become a second hand smoker, just by sitting in the cafe down the street. It so happened that a group of us decided to venture to said coffee shop after classes for a much needed caffeine boost; unfortunately, we forgot that in Greece there's no such thing as a "no fumar" section. Just sitting and watching the interactions of the locals was fascinating, even though it was like being surrounded by chimneys. Contrary to popular belief, being outside did not deter the cloud of smoke emitting from every other table.
Another interesting tid-bit is that people were speaking English all around us. I know it sounds pathetic, but whenever we hear English we get all excited inside. I managed to overhear a bit of one conversation, and it sounded like a bunch of American students were staying here for an entire fall semester. It's ridiculous to imagine living in such an amazing place for four to five months! We didn't manage to catch where they were from, but it's always strange running into other Americans here. After being secluded to our dorm for the past week or so, we've become accustomed to only seeing the dorm residents. It's a bit of a reality check to realize that this is the American College in Greece, so there are bound to be other students here on their own.
Anyway, catching up on Dinner with Persephone was promptly followed by a birthday dinner for Charlie. Charlie, Nicki, Jimmy, Mary, Katieanne, and I all set out for this little Irish restaurant/pub a couple blocks over. Best...french fries...ever. For some reason, I just have a thing for french fries smothered in cheese. They're so great, especially when given to us by Sir Biceps. (Nicki wouldn't let us get a picture with him...apparently she wants to go back again and didn't want to be weird, or something ridiculous like that. Party pooper.) Still, I'd say it was a pretty great day, with cultural immersion and all that. Alrighty, folks, this is Maddie, signing off!
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