The Olympics

08-08-08 is definitely a date to remember. It happens once in our lifetime. It is also when the Summer Olympics is held. The night of the opening ceremony, I made sure I'm home and get ready to watch this event. It was really fascinating that the Chinese managed build the Bird's Nest, Water Cube and other Olympic villages on time. And the opening ceremony, watched by millions all over the world, was awesome!

The past Olympic games did not mean much to me. This time around, it meant more. Perhaps that I have been to Greece and have witnessed the ruins in Olympia itself. It is the very birth place of the first Olympics game.


Ruins in Olympia

I stepped on the same ground where past athletes step foot on. Now, almost 3000 years since the first game was held, the mighty stones of yesteryears is still around. Though it no longer stood highly on the ground.



Did you know that these mighty stones is made of shells? Here, take a closer look. Amazing huh?


Priestess lighting up torch

This is Maria, our friendly Greek tour guide. She formerly worked as a History teacher in a local university. We were well-fed with the Greek ancient myths and stories of Gods and Goddesses. Here, she showed us that in the past, a holy priestess would light up the torch before passing it to the torch bearer.

Now that the Olympics is nearing its end. It will be another 4 years before the next Summer Olympic takes place in London. Make sure you stay home this Sunday night and watch the show on your comfy couch.