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May 7th 2007

Published: May 7th 2007

Well since my last update, I have think I have covered more of Greece than I have of New Zealand! First was Athens, and some of you may know I enjoy my sport a little bit, so the highlight of Athens for me wasn't the Parthenon, the Acropolis or the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, but visiting the stadium where the first Olympic Games were held all the way back in 1896. They have been done u... Read Full Entry

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James Kemp

Mr Leeds United

Hey all, i'm James from the extremely talented sporting nation of New Zealand. I'm a world explorer, who has raised funds for this expedition by working in Finance for a few years. Since conquering the Middle East and alot of Europe on my way to the UK, I have settled in London for the time being to earn some pounds to fund even more adventures back over the English Channel into Europe, South America and generally anywhere that takes my fancy. Since moving back to New Zealand the adventures have slowed but by no means are they over. Stay tuned for the next exciting adventure............ ... full info

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Me at Thermopylae

With King Leonidas guarding my back.

Temple of Apollo #2

With the Acrocorinth in the background.

Mystras

The church in the foreground, and the fortress much, much higher up.

View from Fortress in Mystras

Over the city and the road leading towards Sparta. My campsite was near the end of that road. At least I know I haven't lost my fitness!

Quite, unassuming Monemvasia

Doesn't look very impressive does it? Very, very sneaky town....

View over Gefyra

From high up on the top of the fortress.

Amazing views

The water looks amazing, and it is about 32/33 degrees. I could have stayed here a bit longer than a few hours.

View of the ruins

Up on the hill.

View over the town

As good as I could get. And Mum, you don't want to know where I perched to get this shot from.

10th May 2007

Laina
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Wow
O my god! That looks amazing...can't believe I'll be there in 3 1/2 months, something to look forward to :) Hope you're well x

11th May 2007

julie
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itchy feet!!!
Just discovered your blog James and read the whole lot . SOOOOO good. You should be back in Auckland now appearing in the Comedy Fes.I'm keen to do Jordan next year but after reading your blog, think I'll do Syria too. By the way are you the same James Kemp who captained the Moeraka District cricket team?

13th May 2007

Mr Leeds United
James Kemp

Mistaken identity
That's the second time someone has asked me that! No, it wasn't me that went to Moeraki School. And the whole Middle East region is amazing so definately worth it. As for the Comedy Fest, well i'll have to see what my schedule is like next year. ;)

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