Olympia competition field

You have to appreciate that I went in here and took the photo as it was about a million degrees in the sun. Yes I got sunburnt cos the guide wanted to have a long talk here on the field!

Olympia - site of the ancient games

August 29th 2009
Location: Katakolon and Olympia Weather: Sunny, 34 °C I have a true appreciation of how students feel about listening and work when it is hot! Today I travelled to Olympia - site of the original Olympic games but while the guide was explaining things all I was trying to do was find some shade. It was a bit like the episode of the Simpsons told from the dog’s perspective, every ... 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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