Beijing Olympics 2008

Yesterday was the opening of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. We were able to watch some of parts of the opening ceremony and it was one magnificent performance. A Fou Band enters from four gates, then there is a splendid firework which makes the entire Stadium look like a blossoming flower, then there where twenty graceful fairies that float towards the ground and cluster around the Olympic rings. It was one great performance and according to the host they have been practicing for more than then months for this.


As we were watching we can’t help but imagine that it would really be great if we are watching it live in Beijing. For sure our good friend Alma and Romy, who is in Beijing right now is one of the audiences in the Stadium watching the opening ceremonies.

I remember they are both so into sports. They both played Paintball (complete with their tactical gear and paintball guns), they are runners who organize marathon runs to raise funds for charity, and they are mountain climbers too. They really love sports so for sure they won’t let this opportunity pass, for them to watch the Beijing Olympics live.

They invited us to join them in Beijing and they are willing to accommodate us in their home so we can watch the Olympics too but for sure China will be really crowded during that time and I don’t think it is recommended if we have a toddler in tow. Maybe next Olympics, Bela will be old enough to travel with us and she will get to enjoy the experience more.