Olympic Swimming inspiration

With just over a week until the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, I’m reminded of this classic moment in South African Olympic history from the Athens Games in 2004. Watch the video below – complete with visual effects and rocking soundtrack, or if you prefer, the more tame version with full commentary…. view full post

Hallo from Germany!

Another week, another country: Hallo from Germany!

Before I continue, two special shout-outs. To Phoat in Athens and David in Berlin, who both took time out of their busy schedules (heh) to meet up and talk about their countries and geek stuff like web standards. Thanks to the both of you for your hospitality, and I hope to return … view full post

It’s all Greek to me!

The most amusing thing about the language is the way English letters are combined with the Greek alphabet to form the words. Just when you think you’re figuring something out – BAM! – a Greek symbol. Luckily I don’t think I’ve encountered one local that can’t speak relatively good English.

We took the ATVs out for the day again on Thursday … view full post

Well done boys!

Well done boys! And a new world record to boot.

ATHENS – The South African Men’s 4×100m Freestyle Relay team proved that Australia and the USA are not the only superpowers of swimming at

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