Hey Everybody! So the countdown is on to the start of the Beijing games and everywhere around the city, flags are flying and people are genuinely excited! Just arriving in Beijing, Olympic volunteers will bend over backwards to help out, and make sure that you are taken care of. The city is electric at night, and around the venues crowds gather taking pictures and watching shows. The other day I went to Ti an 'an men Square, where a crowd gathered around large Olympic displays, and for special events. And let's just say, these crowds are HUGE! We're talking jammed pack in an open square! But, the sights over here are amazing, I've taken some time to go to the Great Wall and other places. Let me say, the Great Wall is...well...GREAT! I mean this thing is so big and the stairs to get around on the wall are pretty intense. But the sights from the top were beautiful! And these stadiums that have been built for the games are so well done that the sight from the outside is overwhelming. Like the Aquatic Center, aka The Water Cube, it looks like a giant blue box with bubbles on it, but at night I am told the building changes colors and has a light show that lights up the sky. I am hoping to see that soon, and when I do, you can bet I'll take pictures! As for the games, athletes are arriving every day. Already at some sights, athletes were going through practices and final training before everything starts. Also earlier on Tuesday (here, Monday night there) there were special flag raising ceremonies at the Olympic Village, which is pretty impressive to see. From the streets you can see athletes hanging their country's flag from the their windows and balconies...some down the entire side of the building! It really is neat to be around so many countries and to see all of the pride everyone has. Alright, well that's all for now, I will keep you updated with more fun stuff from Beijing!
~Tim Johnston
KRBC Sports
Michelle Dapper
KRBC Sports Director
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