The Labors of Bucephalus No matter how tedious life at times could become, one look out the window was enough to remind me that not far away, the world-and adventure-were impatiently waiting.-R. Morse

After a sleepless flight, followed by an hour long passport check, I finally met up with my cousin Andy. The weather was lovely, and for the most part, we found the Athens Backpackers Hostel with no trouble. It's easy to get lost in Athens though. If it weren't for such noticeable landmarks as The Acropolis and Lykavittos hill, I would be horribly confused in its labyrithine streets. Not a great deal to write thus far. We met some good people at the hostel, climbed to the top of Lykavittos (highest point in the city) and, obviously, visited the Parthenon, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the Greek Agora and the Temple of Hephaistos. We head out to Delphi soon, via bus.