We weren't at the men's moguls competition. In fact, we weren't anywhere today since our alpine event was postponed to February 18th (on the same day as the women's halfpipe, so we're not sure what we'll do about that), but we WILL be there tomorrow--to see Alexandre Bilodeau get Canada's first gold on home soil. Every night there is a Victory Ceremony where the medals are bestowed and we have tickets to tomorrow's Victory Ceremony. We will see the flag raised and hear the national anthem played. It is soooooo worth the price of admission!
A word about Vancouver: The food is awesome! Today we went to Granville Market and put together a charcuterie plate that we could not have afforded in Toronto. Last night we had awesome Thai food. We have yet to be disappointed. Even the food at the venue yesterday was surprisingly good. Also, the environment is incredible. Today was sunny and warm. The trees are blooming. There is green everywhere. The mountains are awe-inspiring. We are staying minutes from the beach. We can't say enough. Wow.
Also something you don't need to have been in Vancouver to have seen: Bilodeau wins a historic gold, and, when interviewed, bothers to thank VANOC and the volunteers. Let it be said that a Canadian thinks that way and NO American would. We are gracious not just in defeat, but in victory as well. We are proud on many levels.
With true hearts strong and free,
The Entity
Paul.M. Alexander
Kim Boara Alexander
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