KS452, I was thinking that I'd love to see an Over Greece. I've seen the Over Italy on my PBS station and it was amazing. I was hoping that there would be more of a Let's see Greece in the Olympic coverage. Since 1968 I've been glued to the summer Olympics, started up with the winter games in 1976. When ABC had the games there was more sightseeing in the coverage. I was hoping NBC would let me visit Greece as I doubt I'll do it in person.

We were in Athens in Oct. '00, and the papers were full of the impending Olympics Commitee visi8t that might move the Olympics to another country. However, they'd already completed some of the new Metro, and I felt sure that they'd make it. I'm delighted to see that it came off so well. Athens is a magnificent city--not all at like other European capitals. I'm looking forward to returning.

Greece has been on my wish list for quite some time but I think I will avoid it for a while in order to avoid the rush of people prompted to go there by viewing the olympics. However, I am considering going to Bejing before the next olympics as I think it would add to the viewing experience to see what is featured during the coverage of those games.

Yes, I'd love to go back (it has been over 20 years.) I hope tourism does increase (just not when I plan to go) as it sounds like the country can use a cash infusion.

I'd like to visit Greece, but I'm not sure about Athens.

While having near-zero interest in sports, I was pleased to see that the Greeks confounded the oracles who predicted doom. Australians were pretty pleased with the way the Sydney Olympics went off (in the face of the resident pessimists predicting the collapse of the public transport system and much else), but we should reflect that Greece has only half Australia's population and little more than a third of its GDP. It was quite an achievement.

I've been to Greece and 20+ other countries, and the Greek Islands are my favourite part of the world - bar none.

Mmmmmmmmm--rhythmic gymnastics! You wouldn't happen to have taped it, would you maitaitom? The one event I really miss.

What coverage? Are you speaking of the end to end adverts or the stupid remarks of the anchors? Why would that make anyone want to go to Greece?

Good question, Grasshopper. I've wanted to visit Greece eventually anyway, but even more so now.

I agree, they sure look like they are a happy, fun people, to say nothing of the fabulous countryside. We are leaving for our first trip Sept. 6, and am still having trouble picking a hotel in Santorini. I think we should stay in Fira because of easy access to night life for my daughter. There's a brand new (opened July) villa in Firorstefani (10 min. walk from Fira) but I'm a little afraid because it's so new. I wonder if anyone else has heard of it? It's called Agnadema Apartments. We'll be in Santoini Sept. 16, so I need to hustle.

It is pretty amazing that anyone interested in archaeology would not be attracted to Athens or Rome! Greece is a wonderful country. I know a lot of people go & head straight to the islands & I never quite understood that. In terms of history and archaeology, Athens (& Rome as well) are amazing. Every shot of the Acropolis or Sounion made me miss it, but the whole mainland is like that. Delphi is magical, you have places Meteora and Olympia, and as others have said, the Greeks are always up for a party. It is one of my favorite places to be.

I have been to Greece once, in 1994.

I have to admit, after watching the Olympics, I want to go back, and see more.

In the beginning of every prime-time coverage on NBC, they always showed different parts of Greece, playing with the Olympic theme music.

I can remember running across the field from the original starting line, in Olympia. I guess that is what every tourist must do. LOL

I am of Greek descent and have been to Greece 4 or 5 times with people who spoke the language. I did not enjoy my last trip because the Greeks would argue with us about being “rich” Greek Americans and tried to rip us off at every turn. Other non Greek friends have had better experiences. After the Olympic coverage (especially the Today show) it made me remember what I loved about the country. The Islands are absolutely magnificent. The food is great. Since the conversion to the Euro I have heard things are much more expensive. It is worth the trip even if you do it only once.