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[Greece10] Video Blog: The Race is Run and Won in Ancient Olympia

January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: Men’s Race at the Ancient Olympic Stadium from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

The guys ran the first race in the steps of Hercules at the site of the ancient games in Olympia. Who won? You’ll have to watch to find out!

[Greece10] Video Blog: Women’s Race at the Ancient Olympic Stadium from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

The girls ran the second race in the steps of Hercules at the site of the ancient games in Olympia. Who won? You’ll have to watch to find out!

[Greece10] Video Blog: The Winners of the Olympic Race Crowned from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

In traditional fashion, the winners were crowned with a laurel wreath in celebration of their victory in the Olympic stadium.

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[Greece10] Video Blog: Elaine and Jake are in the Dark in Mycenae

January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: Linda and Jake are in the Dark in Mycenae from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

Our visits today continued in the area around Argolis. We visited a couple of archeological sites in the area around Mycenae, including the Lion Gate, the Cyclopedean Walls, the Palace, and tomb of Agamemnon. Students also braved the dark and walked to the bottom of the ancient sistern, where we took a moment to blog. Did I mention it was in the dark?

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[Greece10] Video Blog: Traditional Greek Folk Dancing

January 10, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: Traditional Greek Folk Dancing from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

Kostas, a high school dance and gymnastics teacher in Olympia, described the traditional attire of a female Greek folk dancer to the group in addition to teaching them six different dances. It’s always fun to see the students get a bit out of their comfort zone. As the video demonstrates, they finally got to say “Ooohpa!” I’m told several of them have been waiting days to say it.

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By Corey Alderdice

[Greece10] Video Blog: The Guys Hike in the Mountains High Above Delphi

January 9, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: The Guys Hike in the Mountains High Above Delphi from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

An afternoon spent in the Ancient city of Delphi provides numerous choices for leisure. You can always visit the shops and cafes within the town proper. Those students with a slightly more adventurous streak decided to hike with Tim in the mountain above the town. Slightly winded, though no worse for wear, they share their experience at the summit.

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By Corey Alderdice

[Greece10] Video Blog: Manny, Claci & Natalie Demonstrate Why Olives are Better When Not Eaten Directly From the Tree

January 8, 2010 | International, News, People, Video | No Comments

[Greece10] Video Blog: Manny, Claci & Natalie Demonstrate Why Olives are Better When Not Eaten Directly From the Tree from Gatton Academy on Vimeo.

Greece is the number three exporter of olives in the world. These tree-grown tasties can be found as an appetizer or in a salad at most any meal. Needless to say, Greek olives are a treat. The only problem is that they should, you know, be prepared before eating. Manny, Claci, and Natalie demonstrate why they should not be eaten directly from the tree in our sixth videoblog.

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By Corey Alderdice