The Spirit of the Ancient Olympic Games still alive since 7th century B.C.
It was a cold winter day,the overcast sky above Ancient Olympia presaged heavy rain,but it didn’t stop us from paying another visit to the sacred archaeological site.It was all there in ruins,but vividly narrating their long history and the past glories.The monumental entrance,Krypre,gladly received us to the Stadium …
The Entrance to the Stadium
and we started reliving history …
The Olympic Stadium
I wanted to step on it to feel the Spirit …
It creates the mood,you deeply feel it …
and the surrounding area opens more pages from the past glories …
Doric Temple of Hera,built in the 6th c. B.C.
Can you visualise the High Priestess in the Temple of Hera Lighting the Olympic Flame using the Sun ? I do …
and more pages open as we proceed … more ruins,more history … that travels you back in time …
The Philipeion
Vestiges from the Past
It was cold and gloomy outside,but there was Ample Pure Light in the Museum …
Pediment of the Temple of Zeus in the Archaeological Museum Of Olympia
The famous Nike of Paeonios
Acephalous Statue of Marcus Aurelius
Winter time in Ancient Olympia
Now,it is snowing outside and the olive tree in my garden is snow-clad.How will I manage to make wreaths (Kotinos ) for the winners of My Winter 2014 Olympics ?
Snow-clad Olive tree
Scenes from my own Sochi
My Own Sochi …
My Space in the Immense Universe 
Wow what a great post! I also love the Olympics! I hope to go to a host city some day. Wa this the very original opening spot? Amazing!
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By: vastlycurious.com on 10/03/2014
at 11:45
Thank you for your rich comment Kathryn;hope one day your dream comes true 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 10/03/2014
at 15:35
Me tooooo !!!
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By: vastlycurious.com on 11/03/2014
at 02:00
Now that is an Olympics experience!
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By: Chris Donner on 12/02/2014
at 05:24
Oh,is it ? Thank you Chris for coming by.Say hi to Cee.I’ll post something I want and then visit your wonderful posts.
Cheers
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By: DG MARYOGA on 12/02/2014
at 20:34
The glory of ancient Greece as evoked by your nostalgic visit to this historic site live on through the games through the ages to this day, to Sochi and hopefully for ever and ever..
Lovely post to share with us and thanks for taking us along on the visit to the sites. It is not the same but it is the next closest thing… 🙂
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By: a1000reasons on 08/02/2014
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Thank you so much my dear friend Thou for your well-worded comment.I know how close you are to history and civilisations.Love your educational and inspiring posts and it is always a pleasure to read them.Stay well,my friend ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 08/02/2014
at 04:07
Wow, Doda. These are amazing photos. I can’t imagine seeing all this history in person! 🙂
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By: Linda Arthur Tejera on 08/02/2014
at 02:44
Thaaaank you Linda !!! You might make it one day and I’ll be proud of my convincing photos …
BTW,Many Happy Returns !!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 08/02/2014
at 02:53
I’ll keep my fingers crossed and thanks! 🙂
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By: Linda Arthur Tejera on 08/02/2014
at 03:52
I will Linda,I will ❤ ,thanks too !
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By: DG MARYOGA on 08/02/2014
at 04:02
Glorious place and history! Exquisite post for the winter 2014 Olympics, Doda. I really appreciate the tour. The Archaeological Museum Of Olympia, Wow!
Your garden looks pretty under the snow 🙂
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By: Amy on 07/02/2014
at 19:21
Thank you so much dear Amy for your approving comment !!! Delighted you appreciated my concept … You know how to draw the connection lines.Don’t you ? Hope you remember our byword … :):):)
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By: DG MARYOGA on 07/02/2014
at 21:21
Thank you for reminding us the Ancient Olympic! Thank you for taking us there, Doda!
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By: Amy on 07/02/2014
at 21:27
I have to thank you for following my way and my thoughts towards the glorious paths of Ancient Olympia.
You are such a dear,Amy :):):)
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By: DG MARYOGA on 07/02/2014
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