Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Just ask the oracle...who makes predictions by smelling sulfur vapors, drinking tainted water, and touching the belly button of the earth

1) The road to Delphi was curvy and sickening. Good thing no one was drunk this morning. However, since we were heading up to the famous Delphic Oracle we decided we would answer no more questions on the trip. All were now to be referred to the oracle. This is especially true for Karen’s girls. One had to ask her, “Karen, do you think I should go to the bathroom?” To which Karen replied, “That is something you are going to have to figure out yourself.”
2) For last hour of the trip to Delphi, Harvey was wishing death on a parent. He really hated her for some reason. He had to change his mind because he figured a death at this point on the tour would just complicate things. She can live, but so can his hatred.
3) Delphi was actually cool, even though Harvey had built it up to be the hottest place on earth. Harvey actually got a chill, he was glad to be in the good company of Clare who has also been getting chills, wrapping up in scarves, and secretly turning up the heat in she and Karen’s room.
4) In addition to our group there were some Japanese geriatrics hiking up to the fifth level of Delphi. This was optional, but most of our kids made the hike. Karen got fired up when a couple of things happened:
a. The runners on our trip complained about a stroll up a mountain
b. The kids stated that these Japanese people were kicking our ass up this hill.
c. Karen had to take a moment to reflect on the idea that Japanese people clearly have priorities that we don’t have…like being fit and not watching “The Hills.”

Delphi Heat Index—Not Delphi, it was actually the bus with AC vents the size of a penny
Internal Heat Regulation—The clouds at Delphi
Happy Moment—The view from the restaurant at lunch!
Smelly Cat Award—the stray cats scattered all around the grounds. Again these kids would rather take pictures of strays than 6th century relics.

2 comments:

Xandy said...

clearly, i can relate to Clare and being cold sharing a room with K!

keep that hatred in your heart Harv!

Hilary said...

I can tote hear Karen making that comment to Bathromm Chick!