Vancouver! The Olympic City

Spent yesterday in the city with Joe and Nancy - what madness! In a good way - We took a good long walk along the waterfront to start, cherry trees and daffodils blooming, across the bay from the Athlete's village - enjoyed the thousands (?) of Inukshuks constructed along the shore, the builder busily working as we watched.

On the left is the shore covered with Inukshuks - appearing and disappearing as the tide comes and and recedes.

We then walked to the Russia House - it is in their Science Center - the big sphere in the background - Nancy really wanted to see this based on recommendations by friends. After 1.5 hours in line (not bad for a free event) - we were totally disappointed! What it was: homage to their corporate sponsors for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia - Augh! We definitely got a bum steer.

Walked to see the flame - it really was incredible!!!

Then, we just walked through the streets that are now closed to cars, milling around with Canadians and people from all over the world. There was plenty of entertainment everywhere, down in the Robson Square ice rink, above the street with the zip line, and (yawn - more Canadian hockey) the street hockey game. Joe livened up the latter by screaming "Car!!!" at them - heheheh. Beautiful street art, including a lantern exhibit made by gradeschool children from Japan (?) and B.C.

As usual, click on the title for all the photos :)