Learning in Greece!

I have heavy doubts that this is going to make it to you tonight, but it is by no fault of my own. Despite the fact that I am still here working in the office after a long day of classes at midnight, the network is down on the island, which means that the Internet connection is lost. Though we do live in a modern world, it's not AS modern as we all think that it is!

Today we did figure drawing. It was totally beautiful. I know that I am getting better, but I am starting to struggle with the things that I should be learning. I have a feeling that I am going to need to spend a lot more time learning and practicing all of the things that I have been working on here. Many people in the class have also never drawn though. I just want to get better at a very fast pace, and while I have the model and the teacher here, I want to learn as much as possible. As I mentioned yesterday, I have so much to learn from the people around me. Each of these people are professional in their own field. I truly do think that I am learning from the best here.

I also did my first photo history class today. Liz (the teacher) is amazing, and she knows so much. She was able to put my history straight a little big more. I fully appreciate the things that brought on photography in this world. It's unreal what has gone on in this world and what individuals here have been able to create.

After that, I had a digital class with John, and it was absolutely amazing. He's such an incredibly smart guy, and it's just a pleasure to work with him!

Tonight, I had a literature class, where I learned all about the Odyssey. We went over stories that we had read over the week, and I got correct pronunciations of many of the main characters in
the book. My reading assignment for the week is very long though, so I'm going to have to get a move on it early! This class is just amazing though, and working with this guy has been a pleasure. He is going to help me to understand where I need to go and what I need to study while I am going to be in Venice, Prague and Italy. I LOVE the knowledge that he has.

After class, we went out to eat at a traditional Greek restaurant. It was been amazing to do it when we have, and I enjoy it. It never ends up being expensive, and it is so enjoyable. We had all the traditional Greek food. I had fish that I actually liked for the first time. We went out to spend time with a school benefactor and pretty famous composer and Professor from Germany. He is an amazing guy, and he totally treated us for the night. It was actually very special for me. You can learn so much by being able to just be a part of and be in contact with other people and their lives. It is so amazing to me! We had fish and calamari, wine and ouzo, chick peas and beats. It was all amazing. After that, I had quinces and yoghurt for dessert. Greek food is absolutely the best.

I also got a spare moment today, and I got a chance to go up on the roof and draw today. The sun was so hot and the weather was so warm that it was just amazing. Imagine the most beautiful day possible and times it by ten. Greece is so warm and lovely.

After dinner, we went on a short walk along the waterfront, and it was wonderful as well.

I also went to the gelato shop and had some homemade gelato! The woman is just amazing, and I just love her ice cream!

I am now heading off to bed for the night. I have made it through all 659 of the photos that I had taken over the last two weeks. It's time for me to take more and of course to print the ones that I do have.

Tomorrow, I have basic drawing for two hours and painting for five hours. The most important part is that I get to produce art the way that I have been doing so.

Ok. I must be off.