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Canadian Olympic Medallists:) 

 

Damien Marley 

Sights From Winter Olympics 2010!

I can't say I'm a big fan of winter sports but so far the Winter Olympics have been amazing! I guess it really makes a difference if the games are in your town. I'm so behind in all my work because there's so much to do and see!

The Olympic cauldron is so close to my workplace, wow!I'm glad the complaints about the fence were addressed!

 

On February the 14th I took the Olympic Line tram, which is on loan from Belgium, to Granville Island to attend a Francophone concert. I wish they would keep the tram; it makes going to Granville Island a breeze! The opening acts were pretty good. From left to right: Valerie Sadjik, the MC (forgot her name but she's a great dancer!), Carlos Placeres, Lynda Thalie and Alpha Yaya Diallo.

They warmed me up for Angelique Kidjo,  the main reason I went to Granville Island on that night. I have loved her music since I was 12 years old! It was so amazing to see her live in person (for free!) and also to dance on stage with her (I don't know how that happened, that's so not like me!) And, yes, she sang my favourite song, Agolo!

I was contemplating on whether I should go to the Garou concert the next night since I don't know too many of his songs but his performance at the Opening Ceremony had me sold and I am so glad I went! He has such an amazing voice and tons of charm (I know Sheila would agree!). It was surprising to see former PM Jean Chretien there!

Next concert was Sam Roberts in Surrey. It seems that Surrey is full of really tall people:( I couldn't see much so I left early. This outrageous guy who was dancing at Jully Black's concert made my night! Saw Jully Black two days later at a much better venue. I swear, she is so under-rated! She is an amazing performer, funny and actually has talent. Music ain't dead!

I volunteered with my Church one evening, handing out hot chocolate to people waiting for the skytrain. Even though my backpack was heavy, it was such a fun evening!

Oh yeah, fireworks too! 

  

The Olympics are Here!

I somehow managed to wake up at 6am to see the torch relay. My Church had a free pancake breakfast for the community before that.

 

  

The passing of the torch was followed by celebrations near the Vancouver Art Gallery. 

 

Of course, Vancouver wouldn't be Vancouver without a protest or two! At least it was pretty peaceful.

 

  

Free zip-line rides for everyone! I'm thinking of trying this! 

  

  

A lot of festivities and fun things happening on Granville Street all day and night!

 

 

  

  

On the podium!

 

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Only 5 more days left!!! Winter Olympics? Where's the snow??? The weather is perfect right now; I hope it stays like this throughout the Olympics!

The Winter Olympics Are Coming!

Only 12 days until the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics!It's so nice to see the city all decked out! We're having nice-ish weather for a change so hopefully things stay like this during the games!