The Mixed Zone. Yep, it's a mix. Sailors and reporters from a mix of countries. Quite a mix. I guess why they call it the "Mixed Zone?" (I really have no clue.)This afternoon I got to go to the Mixed Zone, the waterfront area where athletes clean and store their boats. During late afternoon, the Mixed Zone becomes a busy beehive of a place. At about 5 in the afternoon, athletes come onto shore and begin to flood the dock with boats, boats, and more boats.
Before spraying down their crafts, they must pass through a comb of reporters who pepper athletes with questions about the outcomes of the day's races. Most reporters are from foreign press and ask questions in English. TV cameras are present for broadcasts and it is somewhat of a media playground. The lens caps of cameras are off and shutters are clicking away. I tagged along with some of my coworkers to help out just in case there were any language needs. To enter this area of the Olympic center, an extra clearance card is required, and since I didn't have one prior to today, I was not previously allowed in this area.
I'm crossing my fingers for many more days like today.
4 comments:
Derik,
I'm hoping you get more of these opportunities too..I know you'll pass on the excitement of each day with your readers. t anja
Hey I like your description of "a beehive of activity." Dad is teaching me how to work the bees and they are the busiest creatures on this earth! You are blessed to be in the center of so much activity...just make sure you stay busy!!!
Derik,
I can't wait to see your photos from all this excitement at Thanksgiving!!!!! I love your discriptive writing...you could be a journalist.
Hope you have lots more of these experiences.
Aunt Debby
我同意！你写得很生动，你可以做新闻记者！
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