Technically I’m working, but it has been so wonderful, I feel guilty saying its work.

I have learned a bit about Greek mythology these last few weeks, visiting many famous and not so famous ruins. Hermes and his gold winged sandals delivered messages to the gods.

Olympia, Greece is the birthplace of the Olympics. It was originally designed to bring peace to the country.

Visiting the ancient and modern Olympic arenas, it reminded me of the 1996 Olympics when Michael Johnson made history by becoming the only Olympian to capture a gold metal in both the 200 and 400 meters in the same games, while sporting his famous golden track shoes. Hermes would be proud.

How can I not admire a world-class athlete who also knows the power of swanky shoes!

I will never be a messenger to the gods or accomplished the incredible feat of winning two gold metals. But I did have to fight off two drag queens to score these golden beauties at a going out of business sale in San Francisco. Not as impressive Hermes duties or Michael Johnson’s metals, but I felt like a winner of my own gold that day.

In honor of all the winners in the world with grand or personal victories, I’m wearing gold on my last night in Greece.

Laura