I totally spaced out last weekend and totally forgot about the opening ceremony and only managed to catch the lighting of the cauldron. Looking at the pictures I feel so sad that I missed it. Growing up watching the ceremony was a big thing. I am waiting for a good version to download so I can still watch, and that is the beauty of the internet, that you can find almost anything you are looking for. Looking at the pictures makes me really annoyed that I forgot. So here are some pictures for your enjoyment.
Flying Dancer - Olympics 2008
Silhouted Dancer - Olympics 2008
Dor more of these terrific pictures click over to the Boston Globe.
I have a copy for you! E-mail me when you’re on Cairo soil and I’ll swing the DVD by you.
That’s great! What did you think of it?
I’ve physically been to China in 2005, back when they were prepping, so I was mentally prepared for something mind blowing. Needless to say, despite my unrealistically high expectations, I spent quite a bit of the 4 hour opening making a mental effort to keep my bottom jaw from hitting the floor. I LOVED it! The themes, the execution, the discipline and the technology. They were basically showing off!