Muddipaws
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Subject: Olympic Games - Greenwich Park* *Today at 13:28
Dreading the walk to the Games, got the tube from Epping to Stratford, so far so good, swapped at Stratford straight to Greenwich, locals were very helpful and the Underground DLR staff were brilliant. Pulling out of Stratford to my delight there was the Olympic Stadium in all its glory, magnificent I was not expecting to see it, made me very proud indeed.
We walked towards Greenwich Park admiring the lovely buildings, and then came face to face with the Cutty Sark, wow what a ship, could not believe the size of it, and how beautiful it was. Looking around the place was pristine, the blue sky and sun bounced off the floor, it was perfect. we then wandered towards the Park and through an impressive ornate gateway and it opened up to a large expanse of area with a welcoming staircase. We walked up it (with thousands of others)and as we made it to the top we could see the beginning of what I had waited to see since I was a kid, my goodness it was amazing. The place is quite beautiful and the maritime buildings awe inspiring, people were just taken in by the place. Security was very tight, all friendly, the Olympic Staff were brilliant, they looked very smart in their uniforms, very knowlegable and very helpful. Easy into the park and what a sight to behold. A massive blue and purple and black stadium, with a back drop of Canary Wharf, in the bright July Sunshine.
We walked around the stadium to be greeted by a superb Water Complex which was packed with spectators and already it was hot, very hot indeed. We walked passed it and onwards on to the main course and my goodness it was undulating. The views were incredible, it was hard work, and thousands of people and I have been to many 3DE and this was just so different. The jumps were very unusual, more complex than big, but was breathtaking to watch the riders. The horses looked stunning and very fit, every jump there were judges, Horse Ambulance and vets. As soon as a horse went by, the ground was checked over and over again.
I can honestly say, that day was something I wont forget, a one off chance, I got there and it was worth its 41 year wait
I am now sat watching the SJ phase and it was just fantastic to watch, well done to the German Team, and lovely words of defeat from Mary King. Fingers crossed for Tina Cooke in the Individual event.
Thank you to the DLR staff, you were great, thank you to the Olympic Volunteers you did a great job, the whole stage was wonderful. For those slating it, sad really but for the majority the people who organised this should certainly be proud of themselves, I know I am!
Thank you
Dreading the walk to the Games, got the tube from Epping to Stratford, so far so good, swapped at Stratford straight to Greenwich, locals were very helpful and the Underground DLR staff were brilliant. Pulling out of Stratford to my delight there was the Olympic Stadium in all its glory, magnificent I was not expecting to see it, made me very proud indeed.
We walked towards Greenwich Park admiring the lovely buildings, and then came face to face with the Cutty Sark, wow what a ship, could not believe the size of it, and how beautiful it was. Looking around the place was pristine, the blue sky and sun bounced off the floor, it was perfect. we then wandered towards the Park and through an impressive ornate gateway and it opened up to a large expanse of area with a welcoming staircase. We walked up it (with thousands of others)and as we made it to the top we could see the beginning of what I had waited to see since I was a kid, my goodness it was amazing. The place is quite beautiful and the maritime buildings awe inspiring, people were just taken in by the place. Security was very tight, all friendly, the Olympic Staff were brilliant, they looked very smart in their uniforms, very knowlegable and very helpful. Easy into the park and what a sight to behold. A massive blue and purple and black stadium, with a back drop of Canary Wharf, in the bright July Sunshine.
We walked around the stadium to be greeted by a superb Water Complex which was packed with spectators and already it was hot, very hot indeed. We walked passed it and onwards on to the main course and my goodness it was undulating. The views were incredible, it was hard work, and thousands of people and I have been to many 3DE and this was just so different. The jumps were very unusual, more complex than big, but was breathtaking to watch the riders. The horses looked stunning and very fit, every jump there were judges, Horse Ambulance and vets. As soon as a horse went by, the ground was checked over and over again.
I can honestly say, that day was something I wont forget, a one off chance, I got there and it was worth its 41 year wait
I am now sat watching the SJ phase and it was just fantastic to watch, well done to the German Team, and lovely words of defeat from Mary King. Fingers crossed for Tina Cooke in the Individual event.
Thank you to the DLR staff, you were great, thank you to the Olympic Volunteers you did a great job, the whole stage was wonderful. For those slating it, sad really but for the majority the people who organised this should certainly be proud of themselves, I know I am!
Thank you
