Going the Olympian Way!

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May 7th 2016

Published: May 7th 2016

Woolly says – Having prised everyone out of there beds with only a few moans and groans which I choose to ignore we picked up our breakfast rations and headed for our second day on the city tour bus. Our ticket gave us a free day so it seemed only sensible to make the most of it. Hopping off at Syntagma Square and the home of the Presidents guards was a passing blur as we have that scheduled int... Read Full Entry

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Jo Roberts

traveltalesofawoollymammoth

'We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us' A truly multi-national mammoth that travels the world visiting places of interest, making new friends and causing mischief wherever he can. With my carer Jo (bless her!) I have scaled castle walls, walked in the footsteps of Roman Emperors and Maharajah's, climbed mountains, contemplated caverns, caves and canyons and attempted the Le Mans 24 hour race on a skateboard! Whether it be climbing a Minaret in Mostar, Paddling in the Arabian Sea, Scaling mountains in Kotor, Feeding chickens in France or Catching trains in India, not... full info

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7th May 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Preserved
I'm always happy when these things survive.

8th May 2016

traveltalesofawoollymammoth
Jo Roberts

It's Incredible
So much stonework has survived but strangely very few bronzes so this little chap was a bonus to find....plus we managed to get a photo which was an added bonus!

8th May 2016

Kuan Yin
Karen Johnson

Great builders
I'm always a little awed when I see the magnificent buildings, statues, roads, etc, that were built 2,000 years ago. Imagine doing all that without modern tools! BTW, did Wooley ever find out why he wasn't welcome in some places? Is his naughty past finally catching up with him?

8th May 2016

traveltalesofawoollymammoth
Jo Roberts

Awe inspiring
I so agree, it makes me feel very humble to see all of this and realise that so much of what we still use today is the same! Hahahahaha we still have no idea and he's not a happy Mammoth but hopefully the net part of Greece will appreciate his cultural viewpoint more!

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