So far- sorry for the long delay as i have been jumping around from White Rock-Vancouver to Burnaby.
But so far the Olympic city is BUSY. Lots of big crowds with bright red mittens and international scarfs and flags. The flash dance that mom and I were practicing did not go off as smoothly as the streets were not fully closed off and many people had already heard about it...however I got some air time being interviewed by a Taiwanese and an American crew! Crazy eh?
I have not yet experienced the FREE zipline that is in place on Robson Square (in the heart of downtown), nor have I been in the VAG (Vancouver Art Gallery) which is also FREE and has a DaVinci exhibit!!!! I'm very excited to eventually do both! I have been in some of the free Pavillions, but so far they are not too exciting...nor have i had the chance on visiting the international buildings, but the Olympics are still young.
I have also been watching as much of the events as i can- and what was the most amazing event so far on the sports events was seeing our Alexandre Bilodeau win the first Gold for Canada, and the first Gold ever on Canadian soil on the moguls. :)
Have any of you been watching the events? Any sites that you wish me to go see and report back on?
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The Olympic fever is catching and going strong. It reaches Manitoba and beyond. We enjoy watching the excitement and enthusiam of the spectators. I wonder what the thoughts are of the competitors. You are so lucky that you can be around these people and celebrate. Whatever site you see just give us your impression. I hope your Mom gets alot of energy to be a volunteer.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the interactive light show over English Bay? I've not seen anything on TV about this.
ReplyDeleteThere is defenitely a buzz downtown around the open/free events. People are also very proud to be wearing their national colours so there is usually a sea of red around you. It is also quiet common to spot newscasters interviewing people on the street corners.
ReplyDeleteMom is loving the volunteer work, despite it seeming last-minute at times.
The light show i have seen mostly from Granville Island...it is nothing you would travel a ways just to see.
I also went to meet up with an old childhood friend yesterday at Stanley Park- it was beautiful. Went to the aquarium and discovered that i can get in for free when my friend is working there! Such a great deal!
Also stumbled upon a free show of a "Song Cirle" of 4 Maritime, or Atlantic singers- such a great show! So much energy in the audience :)