Into the stadium

Greece 24 - Olympia /chariots of fire/ running the 200 yard dash naked

May 14th 2017
Well you have to do it don't you? Stand on the starting line for the 200 yard dash in the stadium in Olympia where it all started. All as in the Ancient Olympic Games and the modern version we all know and love. Queue music - Vangelis - Chariots of Fire and it's off you go. Running naked as the day you were born trying to beat other naked men. Olympia was on the way home as we are now wend ... read more

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more

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Jennifer Jones

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A 70 something who feels that the world is her lobster, that life is worth living and that you only get one shot at it . A whole new world opened up since we bought Suzy. A different view out of the window every day and the chance to see life in all its glory. And then there is Sion our travelling companion. A knowledgeable sheep who with his Sheep Book of Facts keeps us on our toes. He and his bestest, bestest friend Woolly Mammoth search the world for latrines, roofs and manhole covers. What more could you want out of life? ... full info

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16th May 2017

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Must go there
We absolutely have to go there some day. The home of the original Olympic Games would is on our Bucket List for sure. /Ake

16th May 2017

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

Greece
I can honestly say it was an eyeopener . sitting here waiting for the boat back to Italy I feel sad at leaving

30th May 2017

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

Greece
What wonderful place it is - you really need to add it to your bucket list . We are feeling really odd being home again. I worked two days last week and have itchy feet already .

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