Olympia, Greece

Jun 30, 2006

Three hour bus ride to Olympia, where the Olympic Games were first played in 776 B.C. One of the first olympic events held was wrestling. Also seen were the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. In the evening, headed to Patras to catch the overnight cruise to Italy.

Corinth Canal, Greece

Jun 29, 2006

Island hopping out to the Saronic Gulf and cruising on the Mediterranean Sea. The water is deep blue and clear. Temperature in the mid 90's and the sun is so hot. We jumped into the water but it was so salty. An octopus followed behind our boat.

Mediterranean Sea, Greece

Jun 28, 2006

Out on the Mediterranean Sea with a stop on Aegina.

Athens, Greece, Greece

Jun 27, 2006

Visited the Acropolis and Erechtheion. Enjoyed a Greek play and traditional Greek dancing at the Dora Stratou theater. I was selected to lead my group in Greek dance. Look out clubs, here we come.

Athens, Greece, Greece

Jun 26, 2006

Finally in Athens after our long flight from the US and Frankfurt. Had our first taste of Greek food. Wishing I had a double cheeseburger and fries.