After a tasty dinner of Peking Duck on a vacant newly build (just for the Olympics) section just south of Tiannenman I was off to the Olympic sites. I think my cab driver was more excited than I was to help take my picture. The Olympics are a great source of pride here - obviously. Huge banners hanging from skyscrapers. New "Visa is accepted here" signs on stores that include the Olympic rights. Sadly, I haven't seen many Olympic souvenirs - Ill need to track them down tomorrow.
My guide says not much has changed here since the preparation for the Olympics, but later they tell me about public restrooms added everywhere and the crackdown on spitting - you wouldn't believe how out of control that is here. Smoking too.
The blue water cube and red Bird's Nest are very impressive. A tall Olympic sign stands behind them that changes colors. I thought of my nephews Cody and Brady as I stood here. One day perhaps you will travel here too.
Having been to Olympic Park in Atlanta - it pales greatly in comparison. The bright blue cube must be three-four stories high. Bird's nest just taller. I guess ya gotta see the pictures on this one to understand the spectacle. A Dragon shaped hotel (which looks more like a torch) stands just to the side. A massive complex not yet completed.
Good night all as you all rise. I'm realized by 4 in the afternoon here I get tired rightfully so as my body says I should be sleeping. Tomorrow is Great Wall - I'm very excited!
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