Olympia- Our Reflections and Images
“I saw the place where they light the Olympic torch. I even got to see the original stadium where the track events were held. Our guides’ voice reminded me of Dog the Bounty Hunter’s wife.”
Jessie R
“I really enjoyed Olympia and Greece in general. I love the mythology, stories and the traditions behind everything that we saw. Being in the birth place of the Olympics was really cool.”
Emily T
Jessie R
“I really enjoyed Olympia and Greece in general. I love the mythology, stories and the traditions behind everything that we saw. Being in the birth place of the Olympics was really cool.”
Emily T
“I got to run a race on the original Olympic track and I won!”
Chandler S
“I really liked learning the details about how the Olympics were organized.”
Bryce D
Chandler S
“I really liked learning the details about how the Olympics were organized.”
Bryce D
“I liked getting to run on the first track”
Charlie C
“The museum at the grounds of Olympia was my favorite part of this excursion- it gave great insights into the site.”
Angelina Y.
Charlie C
“The museum at the grounds of Olympia was my favorite part of this excursion- it gave great insights into the site.”
Angelina Y.
“I liked learning about the details of the original Olympic games and the oaths the athletes had to take, and the actual purpose of the games to try to encourage peace.”
John J
“I enjoyed learning about the original Olympics. They were so much different than they are today.”
Oreana F
John J
“I enjoyed learning about the original Olympics. They were so much different than they are today.”
Oreana F
“I thought it was interesting how the cheaters in the ancient Olympics would be shown off so people would know who to shun and not have respect for in the future. I thought it was interesting how a woman one snuck into the event.”
Dakota C.
“I was very impressed by the size of the foundation of the Temple of Zeus. It was one of the ancient wonders of the world.”
Brian D.
Dakota C.
“I was very impressed by the size of the foundation of the Temple of Zeus. It was one of the ancient wonders of the world.”
Brian D.
“I really enjoyed getting to run around the track at the original Olympic stadium.”
Jonah P
“Just outside the ancient park we had a chance to test and sample food, olives and wine- most of them were very good.”
Amanda C.
Jonah P
“Just outside the ancient park we had a chance to test and sample food, olives and wine- most of them were very good.”
Amanda C.
“I really enjoyed the Olive Oil tasting that we did right before going into the park.”
Sara C.
“I thought the ruins of Olympia were some of the most interesting we saw especially the Temple of Zeus which is one of the ancient wonders of the world.”
Jake B.
Sara C.
“I thought the ruins of Olympia were some of the most interesting we saw especially the Temple of Zeus which is one of the ancient wonders of the world.”
Jake B.
“It was interesting to learn that the term stadium actually refers to a standard measurement in ancient world.”
Rhiannon E
“The stadium was amazing!”
Andrew B.
Rhiannon E
“The stadium was amazing!”
Andrew B.
“I loved seeing the ruins of the place that started a tradition that still continues today.”
Sara W.
“I learned a few interesting things at Olympia about the ancient Olympics. First the events were done naked. Women were not allowed in the grounds. The track events were run in straight lines not on curves like some of the modern races.”
Chloe W.
Sara W.
“I learned a few interesting things at Olympia about the ancient Olympics. First the events were done naked. Women were not allowed in the grounds. The track events were run in straight lines not on curves like some of the modern races.”
Chloe W.
“It was really cool to see and get to walk on and see the original Olympic track.”
Emily L.
“We did a race on the original Olympic track with all of the guys. I WON THE RACE!”
Tristen G.
“I enjoyed walking around the grounds and through the museum and seeing all the different people that were also looking around.”
Viveca P.
Emily L.
“We did a race on the original Olympic track with all of the guys. I WON THE RACE!”
Tristen G.
“I enjoyed walking around the grounds and through the museum and seeing all the different people that were also looking around.”
Viveca P.
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