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hi everyone,

i am indeed here, safe, sound and jetlagged. there have been a few obstacles along the way unfortunately. i didn't think to bring my student id card to get discounted rates on admission into antiquities, but so far my northeastern student insurance card has worked thankfully!!! another problem- much larger in scope- i am luggage-less. i have my carry-on, but for some reason my suitcase that i checked did not show up in athens. don't freak out, mama!! i'm hoping for the best, and the people at the airport were very optimistic, as another woman was missing hers as well. they should get back to me today at the hotel after the next flight from london arrives in athens. thank god i packed extra outfits in my carry-on, but i'm missing everything else. at least i also have my euros and passport and other key items like my camera. if it takes a couple days to get it back, i have an excuse to buy a new bathing suit!!! honestly, i have no idea how i'm staying calm, but i just can't imagine it not working out. ahh so deep breath. it is 5 p.m. here and we need to pull through the jet lag so we can sleep well tonight. we saw the acropolis today as well as the parthenon. the panoramic views of the city were phenomenal, with mountains surrounding three sides and the ocean on the fourth. absolutely breathtaking. random fact of the day: wild dogs are EVERYWHERE here! they just lounge around the antiquities like they own the place. i guess they were brought here after an occupation to represent freedom. interesting... well i will write more when i can. other people are waiting to use the computer. wish you all could be here with me! i know you're jealous. <3>