Amidst the Olympic fever of summer 2012, we ventured to Athens, Greece where economic uncertainty fermented an apprehensive disquiet, and exploring the legacy of the 2000 games seemed apt. We reconnoitered the Olympic village for uncharted skate spots, the promise of the kayak centre's endless banks never fully realized thanks to unrelenting police scrutiny. The rest of the site, including a long abandoned catering facility, however offered more opportunities.