Dirty Laundry

Live From The Olympics

Okay, so I didn’t have to steal (borrow) wireless because Yahoo! Vancouver has been kind enough to have a hot chocolate and free wireless spot right here in Yaletown. Yaletown, by the way, is one of the coolest places in the city during these Olympics. It’s like a big street fair with tents and music and food and people singing in the streets. There are flame hula-hoopers and bands and street performers and it’s all quite amazing to behold.

Oh, the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team just won the Gold Medal! Which is awesome! This place has just erupted in cheers. Now if the men can do the same on Sunday all will be right with the world!

Honestly, I don’t know where to start with this Olympics blog. It’s all so overwhelming. From the atmosphere to the city vibe to all the languages being spoken in the streets. It’s like one big cultural world lovefest. Even after Russia lost to Canada last night (in a big, big way) the Russians (though sad) were still congratulatory. There was no hating going on with either side.

I think one of the coolest things is seeing all the kids in the streets all dressed up in their country’s garb, skipping and pointing at things and saying “Olympics! Olympics!”

Probably the best thing to do is to offer up some photos in a kind of photo essay sort of thing. But hopefully more interesting than an essay. I think it’s the best way to get a sense of the city, but also I bought a brand new shiny camera and I want to show off how cool it is. You will probably get sick of seeing photos over the next little while, but you’ll have to put up with it (or not, there’s always the mouse to click to get you to another site).

The Hudson Bay Company is doing all the apparel for 2010. Just don’t try to get in to buy anything. The line is around the block.

Some atmosphere for you.

The ice rink in the middle of the city.

And then there’s this…

My friend Gerry hangs with the friendliest Sasquatch you ever did see.

Before the big game.

These are the symptoms of Canada-itis

A Sidney Crosby sighting!

An anxious fan before the game.

Canada vs. Russia

Thank God he made it out of the crowd, had a shave, and got onto the ice.

Everyone forgot to tell everyone else what they were wearing. It was soooo embarrassing.

Really, there was no need to be anxious.

Lucky for you, the connection here is painfully slow.  I’ve run out of time and patience and won’t be uploading anymore photos (today). I’m off to dinner. Tomorrow’s the Semi-finals. Keep your fingers crossed for the USA and for Canada. We want a rematch in the gold medal game!

Posted by Don Calame on 2.25.10 at 05:41 pm in Prattlings. (1) Comments