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September 28th 2007
Published: March 15th 2010
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I was headed into an inferno, at least, that was what the news story on the Internet led me to believe. It was old news really, I remembered first hearing about the fires burning across the Peloponnesian Peninsula when I was in Rhodes a few weeks before. I had never even considered changing my plans due to the fires, though. After all, I had lived for many years in California where forest fires ... Read Full Entry



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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info
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An Antique Shingle An Antique Shingle
An Antique Shingle
The roofs of the ancient structures had stone shingles.
A FountainA Fountain
A Fountain
The Olympic FlameThe Olympic Flame
The Olympic Flame
This pile of rocks is where the Olympic torch-lighting ceremony takes place.
The PhilippeionThe Philippeion
The Philippeion
This was a circular structure built by Alexander the Great and his father.
One Last Look at OlympiaOne Last Look at Olympia
One Last Look at Olympia
This was the temple of Hera.
A LionA Lion
A Lion
At the museum of Olympia.
The Walk of ShameThe Walk of Shame
The Walk of Shame
These statues were not good enough to be included in the interior of the museum.
The Pediment Sculptures (1)The Pediment Sculptures (1)
The Pediment Sculptures (1)
These were from the Temple of Zeus.
The Pediment Sculptures (2)The Pediment Sculptures (2)
The Pediment Sculptures (2)
These were from the Temple of Zeus.
Bronze LionsBronze Lions
Bronze Lions
Fine FurnishingFine Furnishing
Fine Furnishing
At the MuseumAt the Museum
At the Museum
A Gryphon Shield MotifA Gryphon Shield Motif
A Gryphon Shield Motif
Bronze Gryphon HeadsBronze Gryphon Heads
Bronze Gryphon Heads
Me?Me?
Me?
I though this was a statue of me, but I have more fingers.
A Marble BullA Marble Bull
A Marble Bull
HermesHermes
Hermes
This picture doesn't do the sculpture justice - It was flawless (other than the obvious missing pieces.)
OlympiaOlympia
Olympia



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