Day 1: The Torch-bearer’s Journey ends
Monday, August 4th, 2008The first events of today were the opening ceremonies, in which we watched the trying journey of the torch-bearer. Through suffering and great trials he bore the torch, never straying from the path or giving up. Finally his path lead him here, where he at last lit the flame.
We were introduced to the two teams that will be competing: The Cascadian Team and the Skandalnavian team (with a country name like that, it’s no surprise that they look like a tough crowd).
But that’s not all that happened during the day…
Everybody loves the Happy song 🙂
The athletes face each other head on (and…one councilor…)
The balloon toss. Always a favorite pastime.