But as I write, I'm waiting for the Closing Ceremony, and I'm rather sad that this wonderful fortnight is over.
It was so compulsive: I even watched Nicola Adams win her gold medal at boxing, something I wouldn't normally do, but amazingly, she was the first woman to win that gold medal and she was British!
Earlier in the Games, Clare Balding did a report on women in the Olympics. I'd always taken it for granted that women could compete against men equally, and I was amazed that the heroine of my childhood, Mary Rand, who got a gold for long jump in the 1964 Games, was the first British female to win one in a field and track event.
Of course, I didn't see every event, but I did get tickets for the Dressage at Greenwich Park, as you can see. I learnt quite a lot about it as I watched, and joined in the celebrations when Team GB won their section.
All the 2012 volunteers were fantastic, greeting us when we arrived, and sending us on our way at the end, not to mention answering any questions cheerfully.
The great thing about having the Olympics in Britain is that everyone has been talking about it from that fantastic Opening Ceremony onwards. It's been rather like Christmas without all the shopping and presents.
What has been your favourite London 2012 moment?
I was sorry to miss so much of it while away, Jean, but I watched the whole of the opening and closing ceremonies and a few of the events. The BBC did a great overview of our medal wins yesterday evening.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly seemed to create a wonderful atmosphere and I'm sure it's great for London and Britain!
I didn't think I'd watch much of the Olympics before it began, but then I saw the Opening Ceremony and watched it at every available moment from then on. I loved every second. I would have loved to see the Dressage, it looked to incredible. How wonderful to have been able to watch that in person.
ReplyDeleteYes, we didn't totally understand what was going on, but we loved it.
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