Why Would I Visit the Oracle of Delphi?...For Answers of Course.

 

 

Today we took a day trip to Delphi where I experienced the most breathtaking sights and scenery I have ever seen. It is equal maybe to the Grand Canyon, but this was so different as there was a story that went along with the sights. This sight was the Temple of the Oracle of Delphi as well as the training place for the ancient Olympics. The Oracle of Delphi was a sly little fortune teller as there were never any direct answers given so that way the Oracle was always right. The tour guide phrased it as if a leader of one empire asked the Oracle if they will conquer another empire in a battle, the Oracle would respond that "an empire will fall". So no matter who wins, the Oracle is right. I personally like the way this Oracle thinks -  kind of like a lawyer a bit.

Anyway, as far as the food goes, today was easily the most delicious meal I've had so far. Our lunch provided us with that amazing view pictured above. I ordered truffle oil mushroom risotto and it was so delightful. The risotto was cooked to perfection and I would compare the sauce to a Marsala sauce but a bit thinner which sauteed mushrooms. I definitely need to recreate this at home!

Also pictured is Laura's fresh green salad and Oregano Lays. The chips were surprisingly awesome. Of the flavors of chips to choose from at our rest stop was oregano, plain salt, ketchup, and Tex-Mex. I'm wondering if there's anyway I can send a letter to Lays asking them to sell this kind in America...

After Delphi our group walked through a beautiful little village located in the side of a mountain facing the lake. It was terracotta roofs, red doors and shutters, blue and white exteriors. Exactly what you would picture when you picture a little village in Greece. We wandered through the shops and talked with locals. It was a really nice day overall.

Tomorrow we are off to the American University for two lectures: one on Greek History and one on the financial crisis as well as a tour of the campus. It should be a nice day and Greek History as well as ancient Greek history are both so interesting. Its been pretty fun trying so many new things so far (even the strange things..*cough cough Havlava). For pictures of the gorgeous village visit facebook!