  1 The temple of Zeus lies in a green valley among olive groves and vineyards. |
 2 The grounds of Archaea Nemea are like a well-tended garden, with atmospheric columns in the background. |
 3 In these baths, the oil, sweat and dust on the tired athletes' skin was scraped off and later used for medicinal purposes. (Yuk!) |
 4 The Doric columns of the temple of Zeus, from the 4th c. BCE. |
 5 The columns were restored and erected by archaeologists from California. |
 6 Nearby lies the apodyterium, where the athletes undressed and prepared for the games. The opening in the hill at the back leads to ... |
 7 ... this tunnel, through which the athletes entered ... |
 8 ... the stadium, which is 100m long from the starting line. |
 9 This tourist doesn't look in shape for a race. |
 10 Oleander was blooming all over the Peloponnese, including alongside the Nemea stadium. |
 11 The tunnel as it opens into the stadium. |
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