Of those of you who watched the Beijing Opening Ceremonies, what did you think?Today, I attended the Opening Ceremonies for the Sailing Games in Qingdao. I had already been to the rehearsal, but since I had another opportunity to go, I thought I had better not pass it up. Good thing too, it was much better than the rehearsal two days ago. There was more atmospheric contribution from the athletes in the audience and fireworks shot up throughout the whole show.
I stayed for the whole thing and afterwards the city was a mess with people trying to catch buses and taxis back home. I've mentioned before the bus being packed, but I think today topped it for me. The three central bus stops around the venue were just mobs and mobs of people! I made it on my bus by sneaking in the rear door of bus 321. (I don't have to pay anyway since I am a volunteer.) Were it not for my creativity, I would still be waiting for a bus.
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I think the man who lit the torch and ran around the top of the stadium was about the most amazing thing I have ever seen! It was definitely my favorite opening ceremony.
HI Derik,
I found your blog back and am loving reading every entry.Yes,the opening ceremonies were spectacular and all the highlights on tv about China. It's so cool knowing that you are there experiencing this years Olympics. I keep looking for you on tv...to my dismay they haven't filmed you yet. silly me...but one never knows,right. t. anja
The Chinese are ingenous. The opening ceremony was a display of so many delightful artforms. We got to watch it on HD TV. We are thankful for friends who share! I loved the drums and lights and how everything was so well timed. The use of thousands of people was incredible. We were blown away! And to think you are there!!!!
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