Open

The games have officially opened and I have heard mixed reviews of what people thought of the opening ceremonies. I watched on TV like most everyone else did and maybe it's just because I'm here in London but I couldn't get enough of it. Was it the most exciting? No I guess not but who cares? It's the Olympics! I loved the athlete procession. I was completely caught up in the emotion of each country's flag bearer. There was so much pride and they all varied themselves in their own way, some excited and crazy, some stoic and steady. But all of them understanding the accomplishment, appreciating the honor and takin part in an act so pure and simple yet over saturated with significance for that individual, their sport/team, and the country they represent.

And the lighting of the Olympic flame was so cool. I was wondering what the metal horn/flower was that was carried in with each team. Then to see them all collectively arranged and lit before they were raised to create one flame was incredible.

Of course the sense of pride (and all the cheers from the people that had gathered to watch the opening) when the USA athletes walked in was a proud exciting moment. No other way to describe it.

Thumbs up for the emotions of the world as we gather for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Photo 1: Djokavic carrying the flag for SERBIA. He was stoked. Loved it. (My apologies got my polo power house former YUG countries mixed up, thanks to Tasha for the correction)
Photo 2: incredible shot of the rings and the stadium, fortunate to be able to watch the ceremonies with friends, Kami Craig's parents, Ashley, Colleen, and a ton of others all taking it in.
Photo 3: collection of sights near the friends and family house. London bridge, tower bridge. Pretty cool.
Photo 4: Team USA in their opening ceremonies gear waiting to march.
Photo 5: stopped at the borough market for a beer on the street on my way to the USA friends and families house where I watched the opening ceremonies.