Category: THRILL OF COMPETITION

Okay, not so ‘Zennish’ but reality. Plain and simple, humans love to set goals and compete.

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Athens: Day 10 – Epidavros & Mycenae

L Fitzhugh

by L Fitzhugh (from the series: Opa! In the Spirit of Athens) (DAY 10: Nov. 15. This and subsequent posts in this series are being filed ex post facto for security purposes.) ημέρα 10 April 24! Another reason to pop that cork and cel-e-brate. It’s my name day! In Greece, name days receive more celebration than actual birthdays. Each day of the year is dedicated to a Saint (or martyr). On our bus ride to Epidavros, our tour guide goes through each one of our names to let us know what our name day is. Again, our tour guide is amazing. She’s part … Continue reading Athens: Day 10 – Epidavros & Mycenae

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Athens: Day 9 – Ancient Olympia

L Fitzhugh

by L Fitzhugh (from the series: Opa! In the Spirit of Athens) (DAY 9: Nov. 14. This and subsequent posts in this series are being filed ex post facto for security purposes.) ημέρα 9 I love archeological excavation sites. Uncovering clues and piecing together stories. Making sense of mystery. Determining myth versus fact. Plus, it just looks so excellent. Today we start out at the muddy dig at the Sanctuary at Olympia watching grounds keepers pump water out of the ruins after heavy rains the night before. Even this looks pretty nifty. Walking on (“… and we’re walking …”) to more … Continue reading Athens: Day 9 – Ancient Olympia

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Athens: Day 5 – RACE DAY!

L Fitzhugh

by L Fitzhugh (from the series: Opa! In the Spirit of Athens) (DAY 5: Nov. 10. This and subsequent posts in this series are being filed ex post facto for security purposes.) ημέρα 5 Eeeeeeeeeee! That’s the sound of nervousness and anticipation colliding. All prerace prep and rituals have been checked off and performed and it’s time to get on the bus and ride into the city of Marathon. Apostolos Greek Tours has once again anticipated the needs of its runners and calmed some nervousness by showing a  film about the Battle of Marathon aboard the bus. It’s quiet as everyone … Continue reading Athens: Day 5 – RACE DAY!