We might've seen our very first bit of snow in Greece, but thankfully there was more to come - who says you need to visit Europe in winter to see snow?In the Simplon Pass crossing from Italy to Switzerland, we came across enough snow to actually try our odd Aussie version of snowsports. I'll always …
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25 years ago in Europe: Greece, and my first experience with snow
A lot of my readers probably don't remember the first time they saw snow. For most Europeans or North Americans, snow is just something you grow up with, the way Australians grow up with the beach. But down here in the south-west corner of Australia, it doesn't snow. Well, maybe once a decade or so …
25 years ago in Europe: Olympic fever in Greece
I've always loved watching the Olympics Games so it was no wonder that I loved visiting the ancient home of the ganes, Olympia in Greece. Here you can see my mother, sister and I lined up to start a race at Olympia - I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have won that one! And below, my sister and I waiting to …