Right next to the cauldron is the International Broadcast Center (IBC) where all of the TV networks from around the world broadcast from.
IBC lobby with lots of tv screens to watch the events.
They also have a ginormous globe hanging from the ceiling.
Another shot of the globe.
After grabbing a few desserts from the organic grocery store (UrbanFare) we stumbled upon some pretty cool Olympic topiaries and had to snap some photos. TG took the curling one.
MB took the hockey one.
The event of the day was, of course, the gold medal hockey game between The U.S. and Canada. We tried to find a bar to watch the game but the lines to get in were hundreds of people deep, and that was even several hours before the game. Five of us Americans watched the game among about 1000 rabid Canadians at Live City. It's an area where they set up activities just for the Olympics. the game was epic! The U.S. score with 40 second left in the game to tie it up at 2-2. Unfortunately for us, Canada scored in overtime to win the gold. Everyone was very nice to us even though we were American. Wonder if they would have been so friendly if we had won?
Our new Canadian friends who told us they would rather lose to us than the Russians. They were also willing to trade ALL their Olympic medals for a gold medal in hockey. Crazy.
Japadog round 2 with a number 6 (edamame, sauerkraut, and banana peppers).
Dessert from UrbanFare. Fruit tart, chocolate cheesecake, and a lil cannoli. Watching the closing ceremonies on CTV(Canadian TV), packing, and going to bed. We have an early flight and have been told to be there 3-4 hours ahead of time (busiest day at Vancouver airport ever!).
We have enjoyed Vancouver more than we ever thought we would. We can't wait to come back in the summer! Oh Canada! Merci. See you in London in 2012!
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