Breakfast here is pretty good. Certainly better than Nauplion’s. 3-hour session at sanctuary of Olympia, much impressed by size of temple of Zeus and no doubt the cult image. Lunch at café Dionysos with T, S, Tr. Had stuffed tomatoes and tried yoghurt with honey (good but would have liked more honey). Went back and siesta’d till 3:30 pm. Had a hard time getting up. Got to the museum by 4 and it was another intensive session, esp when Dr D announced we were doing the 12 labors of Heracles on the metopes and assorted figures, after we had just finished with the pediments. Almost 7 by the time we finished, was hungry, so joined N, As, L and A for dinner. Exchanging Ids with photos, always amusing, T’s student ID photo is really hilarious, hair messed up and this goofy look. Walked around after dinner, shops here are less cheesy than the ones in Athens, but trying not to buy (but still have to get souvenirs). Met Al, Ls (who decided to go watch Mississippi Burning at the open-air theater) and W, who walked back with us.
[Earlier in the afternoon, saw suntan lotion labeled ‘Topless.’ Talk about niche marketing.]