We were in London a few weeks before the Olympics began but there was already a lot of Olympic stuff around. Rings were everywhere! On the Tower Bridge:
In the train station (St. Pancras).
And although we couldn't go into any venues we did see a lot (from a distance).
The Olympic Stadium.
The Aquatic Centre.
The Equestrian Stadium.
The Olympic Park.
Not a venue but just as important - security!
Transport for London was getting ready for the Games, putting up signs to venues and warning people that it would get busy on transit.
The British Museum had a display about the Olympics, not very big but there were gold medals on display!
On our last night we were in Cambridge and saw the torch relay. We arrived over an hour before the torch came through to stake out our spot and it turned out to be perfect - right in front of an exchange! First lots of promotional vehicles came through.
The next torch bearer took pictures with the crowd while he waited for the torch to arrive.
Police kept everyone in order.
Finally the torch arrived and the flame was passed.
The media was there to capture it all.
I meant to have this post up earlier but since the Games started I've been spending a lot of time sitting on my couch watching! I'll admit it's pretty much all the time I don't have to be at work or somewhere else. Thankfully they only last 2 weeks and then life can return to normal!
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Hi Laura, How exciting to be in London just before the Olympics. I spent so much time sitting on my butt in front of the TV that I was glad it was only 2 weeks too! Loved the women's soccer!
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