
With that in mind, two summers ago I visited the site of original Olympics. Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, the most famous games in history. The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical Antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first Olympic Games were in honor of Zeus.
I realize in retrospect touring a very dirty, ancient site was probably not the best idea in Rainbow Sandals was not my best idea but they are seriously the most comfortable shoes I own. I will swear, up, down, and side ways.
I learned a tremendous amount while visiting the site it amazing amazing to learn there are remnants dating back to the 10th century BC – when we find things in America we are impressed when things are three or four hundred years old. I did not even include photos of the field, a big expanse of grass that you can find anywhere. Still, the Archaeological Site of Olympia was a site to be seen. Bucket list item crossed off!

Lauren Doxey says
amazing! so jealous! i hope to go there some day!
Lauren Doxey Packer says
amazing! so jealous! i hope to go there some day!
Diva In Me says
Your post brought me back to July 2012 when I visit Greece for the first time. I find Athens amazing and there’s so much history to learn from this city. The ruins in this city definitely give it more character =)
Darcy says
How cool that you got to visit! I am so looking forward to the winter olympics!!
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Darcy says
How cool that you got to visit! I am so looking forward to the winter olympics!!
http://www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com
Mitha Komala says
beautiful view! im so jealous of you <3
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Mitha Komala says
beautiful view! im so jealous of you <3
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Brittany conners says
What a fun trip!
Kimberley Pavao says
How amazing I would love to go there someday!
xoxo, KP
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Kimberley Pavao says
How amazing I would love to go there someday!
xoxo, KP
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Lauren {Fizz & Frosting} says
What a neat trip! Greece is definitely one of my bucket list trips!
mark a. says
very cool post! i have wanted to visit there for a long time!
Lauren {Fizz & Frosting} says
What a neat trip! Greece is definitely one of my bucket list trips!
mariafelicia says
nice pics.. i love greece
Kathy@Vodka and Soda says
greece is on my bucket list for sure! i really wanted to fly to greece for a few days when we were italy but there just wasn’t enough time. besides, i’m sure we’d need more than a few days to explore it!
kathy
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mark a. says
very cool post! i have wanted to visit there for a long time!
Kathy@Vodka and Soda says
greece is on my bucket list for sure! i really wanted to fly to greece for a few days when we were italy but there just wasn’t enough time. besides, i’m sure we’d need more than a few days to explore it!
kathy
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