The Olympic Atmosphere

Today it has been my first night out in Athens. We went to Thissio for a drink. The reason I'm writing this post is to describe the joyful atmosphere of the city which is celebrating and so are we.

Outside the train station there was a concert of traditional Greek music taking place, starring Mariόh with her band. Just after the concert and outside the ancient market of Attalos, there were magicians doing tricks and actors doing stand up comedy with their audience. About 5 minutes from the train station and on the road to Gazi, there was a mini-theatre set up and a show was on. To top that, there were 50 volunteers wearing the characteristic t-shirts of Athens 2004 ready to help anyone who needed something.

The most important thing though was the people. Everyone was happy, everyone is living the olympic moments. The Olympic atmosphere and the spirit of the Olympic Games is here in Athens and the Athenians are making a huge deal out of this. Well done Athens! Well done Greece.

We are also extremenly proud of the 3 medals we have collected so far. Judo (Tuesday, 81 Kg GOLD), Diving (Monday, 3 m GOLD), Weightlifting (Monday, 63 Kg, BRONZE). Congratulations guys!

Regards,

Termite

P.S. : Tommorow it is time for me to attend an olympic event. Details will be posted by Thursday morning, before I leave for my second vacation period!!!Take care...