Yesterday was most likely our last visit to the monastery. We delivered a couple of books that Dan wanted to give to the library. One was an early copy of his grammar and the other was a copy of the Greek/NET Bible New Testament diglot. The assistant librarian was very grateful for the gift. The assistant librarian's father is the principal of the Patmian school so he arranged for us to visit it.
The Patmian School is an all boys Ecclesiastical School located about half way to the monastery. This school is famous for keeping Greek education alive during the Turkish occupation of Greece. It still operates today and has about 25 jr. & sr. high school boys many of whom will enter the Orthodox priesthood. They were excited about our visit and we were invited to stay for lunch. During lunch, the boys were quiet but I could tell they were curious about who we were sitting there at the lunch table. After everyone ate, we were introduced and they had a chance to ask questions. They learned about who we are and our work at the monastery photographing manuscripts. It was a good time for all of us.
Today we will probably make some more DVDs and begin packing equipment. Our trip home is getting closer. Today's picture is of a small island off the south coast of Patmos.
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