Olympic Atmosphere

From what I've heard there has been a fair amount of coverage criticising the Olympic Games in the UK. Well everyone in Great Britain, we just wanted to tell you that over here, where it's actually happening, the atmosphere is amazing and everyone is having a great time. The city centre streets are absolutely packed (with people, not cars) and there are queues five hours long for some exhibitions and events but everyone is being very good natured about it and treating it as part of the experince. We queued up for 2 1/2 hours to get into House of Switzerland on Saturday for a cheese fondue. I'm not boasting about it, but we did. But the fondue was excellent and it didn't take long to reinstate Switzerland as my number 3 team. We've had a great time at the actual Olympic events we've been to but its also easy to feel part of what's going on just by walking the streets. If London can create a similar atmosphere in 2012 they'll be doing well.


- Posted from my iPhone

The Vancouver Panorama

Here's a panorama taken from the Vancouver Convention Centre, near the Olympic torch. This is three photos stitched together. Click on it to see it bigger or click here to see it on flickr.

Olympic Walk About

We got out and about on Saturday to experience a little of the Olympic Spirit. Here are a few photos...

This is Robson Square.

Steph on Granville Street

The Olympic Cauldron

Many people are frustrated by the seemingly over zealous security...

Vancouver Violent Protests

There were violent protests this morning in Vancouver. Well, I say protests, but I don't think they were protesting about anything - they just wanted to cause trouble. Here's a photo of the police line that was formed at the entrance to Stanley Park at West Georgia Street.

The Olympics are here!

Just saw the Vancouver Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony on tv at a friend's apartment and were then fortunate enough to see the fireworks live over Coal Harbour from their balcony. If you don't believe us, here's the video...