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