Olympic Pride
Yesterday marked the kickoff of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. I would imagine that our countrymen will be able to shake off the snow problems, and be amazing hosts to the world's best amateur athletes.
Other obligations meant that I could watch the opening cerimonies live, although the magic of a personal video recorder meant I could take it in this morning. The scale of the opening show was not even close to the scale the Chinese pulled out two years ago for their opening. Nevertheless, the show had a lot of class and imaginative components, and I can not deny that the pride for my country overwhelmed me while watching the taped event.
No Canadian has won an Olympic Gold medal on Canadian soil, despite hosting two other games. I would imagine there is a lot of excitement amongst the Canadian athletes over who is going to be first. Furthermore, Vancouver isn't the tamest of cities; I'm sure the place is turning itself inside-out with the influx of like minded competitors and fun seeking visitors.
Go Canada! Go!
