Wow! I had three reasons for tuning in on Friday night at 8 o'clock, on the 8th day of the 8th month in the year 2008, and none of them had to due with luck. The first reason is that Mark and I walk to a sports bar for dinner(The House of Brews, for those who have been there) every Friday and then usually head home to watch a movie. We had no movie. That is the least of our reasons.
The second reason is that when we were in Beijing last November the Chinese people were so proud of hosting the games that we knew the show would be spectacular. Please note the blue sky over Tiananmen Square - proof that every day is not smog covered. That is smog, not fog, you see on a gray day.
The third reason is our young friend Marlene, who is a soccer referee at the Olympic games. This photo of her was taken at our place where we cooked a Beijing style meal and ate enough noodles. dumplings and Peking duck to feed a small town. She was a ref at the Brazil/Germany game and then had the unexpected treat of attending the opening ceremonies. Her fellow refs are writing a blog everyday so we can have a first hand peek into what is happening in Beijing. I am so glad we watched the opening ceremonies, as they were truly spectacular and offer proof that the Chinese can invent anything.
4 comments:
I just get such a kick out of your blog. Keep up the great work! Didn't see the opening ceremonies but since reading your blog, I wish I had. I was probably in a mad dash to clean the house and get me and the kids out before a realtor and clients arrived for a showing. That's another story...love the blog!!
-Leanne
Wonder why that post was deleted by an administrator? Anyway...did see a little bit of them, but just when the atheletes (sp) were walking in. Did not see the lighting of the flame, which apparently was fabulous. Guess I will have to "google" it.
As the Olympics wind down and Marlene's return travels are booked.... we'll have to do a "welcome back to america" meal at my place. Can't wait for that girl's slideshow!!
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