10.20.2024 || Katakolon (Olympia) || Greece
This was our second of three stops in Greece on our Viking cruise. After spending a day in Corfu we were preparing for a day in Olympia, home of the original Olympic Games! We docked in Katakolon.
Katakolon is a small seaside town with easy access to the birthplace of the modern-day Olympic Games.
We took a bus to Olympia. We toured the archaeological site with a guide.
You really had to use your imagination to picture this being the former site of the Olympic games.
Hope my track demonstration helps you visualize the 100 meter dash.
A few more photo ops and we were ready to go.
We bought Greek olive oil and souvenirs before heading back to the ship.
Next stop: Athens!
Check out the rest of our Viking cruise adventures! Here is what we did at the other stops: Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Corfu.
Question: What is your favorite Olympic event (winter or summer)? I prefer the summer games. As a former collegiate swimmer I am going to say swimming! I also enjoy track & field, gymnastics, and table tennis.
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